So far the affair was indecisive.

The Americans had sustained themselves in the face of some disadvantages, chiefly the result of their leader's imprudence.

A night march of raw militia in the face of a foe, and in column of battle, was itself an error which a sagacious commander would never have made.

It is not to be denied, that the Americans were not satisfied with their situation.

Some of their officers openly declared their discontent.