He cruised at the upper end of Champlain till the 1st of September, when he moved rapidly north, and on the 3d anchored in the lower narrows, twenty-five miles above St.John's, stretching his line from shore to shore.

Scouts had kept him informed of the progress of the British naval preparations, so that he knew that there was no immediate danger; while an advanced position, maintained with a bold front, would certainly prevent reconnoissances by water, and possibly might impose somewhat upon the enemy.

The latter, however, erected batteries on each side of the anchorage, compelling Arnold to fall back to the broader lake.

He then had soundings taken about Valcour Island, and between it and the western shore; that being the position in which he intended to make a stand.

He retired thither on the 23rd of September.
The British on their side had contended with no less obstacles than their adversaries, though of a somewhat different character.