They counted on the help of the French inhabitants, from whom Carleton said bitterly enough that he had nothing to fear in prosperity and nothing to hope for in adversity.
Arnold pressed his part of the attack with vigor and penetrated to the streets of the Lower Town where he fell wounded.

Captain Daniel Morgan, who took over the command, was made prisoner.
Montgomery's fate was more tragic.

In spite of protests from his officers, he led in person the attack from the west side of the fortress.

The advance was along a narrow road under the towering cliffs of a great precipice.

The attack was expected by the British and the guard at the barrier was ordered to hold its fire until the enemy was near.