They retreated from tree to tree, keeping up an irregular fire, until he gained the summit of the hill.

Perceiving that their flank was completely uncovered by this movement, and that they were in danger of being surrounded, the savages abandoned their breast-work, and, crossing the river, fled with the utmost precipitation.
[Sidenote: Victory of General Sullivan at Newtown.] This victory cost the Americans about thirty men.

The ascertained loss of the Indians was also inconsiderable.

But they were so intimidated, that every idea of farther resistance was abandoned.

As Sullivan advanced, they continued to retreat before him without harassing his main body, or even skirmishing with his detachments, except in a single instance.
He penetrated far into the heart of their country, which his parties scoured, and laid waste in every direction.