The work of our young heroes was not done imperfectly.

The prisoners were quickly released, the arms of the captured British put into their hands, and, hurrying away from the spot which they have crowned with a local celebrity not soon to be forgotten, they crossed the Savannah in safety with their friends and foes.

This is not the last achievement of the brave Jasper which we shall have occasion to record.
The next, however, though not less distinguished by success, was unhappily written in his own blood.
The campaign which followed was distinguished by several vicissitudes, but the general result was the weakening and dispiriting of the American forces.

Brigadier General Ashe was surprised in his camp and utterly defeated, and the British army not only penetrated into Georgia, but made its appearance at Beaufort in South Carolina.

Here it was met by Moultrie in a spirited encounter, which resulted in a drawn battle.
Meanwhile, General Lincoln found the militia refractory.