One Hundred Years Ago : How the War Began. a Series of Sketches From Original Authorities
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" The provincials, within their intrenchments, impatiently waited the attack of the enemy, and reserved their fire till they came within ten or twelve rods ; and then be- gan a furious discharge of small-arms. This fire arrested the enemy, which they for some time returned without advancing a step, and then retreated, in disorder and with, great precipitation, to the place of landing ; and some of them sought refuge even within their boats. Here the oflicers were observed, by the spectators on ...the opposite shore, to run down to them, using the most passionate gestures, and pushing the men forward with their swords. At length they were rallied, and marched up, with appar- 32 One Hundred Years Ago. ent reluctance, towards the intrenchment. The Americans again reserved their fire nntil the enemy came within five or six rods, and a second time put the regulars to flight, who ran in great confusion towards their boats. " Similar and superior exertions were now necessarily made by the ofiicers, which, notwithstanding the men discovered an almost insuperable reluctance to fighting in this cause, were again successful.
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