His officers felt only contempt for his cowardice.

They were convinced that the tide could be turned in their favor.

There were steadfast men in the ranks who were eager to take the measure of the redcoats.

The colonels were in open mutiny and, determined to set General Hull aside, they offered the command to Colonel Miller of the regulars, who declined to accept it.

When Hull proposed a general retreat, he was informed that every man of the Ohio militia would refuse to obey the order.