The sight of their burning vessels will do something to discourage the English.

They put their trust in their ships.

We will show them what a warm welcome we have waiting for them here!" "And our own vessels," asked the Abbe--"what of them?
Will any naval battle he attempted ?" "No.

The Governor has given orders that they shall disembark their men for the defence of the town, and the ships themselves will be sent some distance up the river out of harm's way.

We have kept some of the best for fire ships; the rest will remain at a distance, beyond the river Richelieu." "You think, then, that no British ship can pass the guns of the town ?" Montcalm's face was a study of calm confidence.
"I only wish they might attempt it," he said.