If not to me, yet to my children and countrymen.

For the moment the laurels of victory remain in our hands; but the tide may some day turn.

If so, then remember to be merciful and gentle to those who will be in your power.

I think that the English have ever shown themselves generous foes; I think they will continue to show themselves such in the hour of victory." It was with hearts much cheered and strengthened that the comrades went forth from Ticonderoga.

Colin and a few French soldiers accompanied them for some distance.
They did not propose to try to seek Rogers or his scattered Rangers; there was no knowing where they would now be found.