This passage, where but few men could act in unison, was that through which it became necessary that the army should proceed.
It was the very spot, which, over all others, a sagacious warrior would choose in which to place an ambush, or meet a superior assailant.
Montgomery knew his enemy, and prepared for the encounter.

Captain Morrison, commanding a company of rangers, native marksmen and well acquainted with the forest--was sent forward to scour the thicket.

His advance was the signal for battle.

Scarcely had he entered upon the dismal passage when the savages rose from their hiding-places and poured in a severe fire.

Morrison, with several of his men, perished at the first discharge.