XXV.

Then loud arose the sturdy British shout. Rifles and foot in full career advance. The foe to their intrenchment wheel about; And England’s sons, improving well the chance, The fort have entered with the sons of France. Dense clouds of smoke o’er all the works ascended. Sharp rang the musket, active played its lance. But soon the mass of French and English blended Emerged, while British cheers proclaimed the conflict ended.