France and England in North America, Part VII, Vol 2: A Half-Century of Conflict
CHAPTER XX.
1745.
LOUISBOURG TAKEN.
A Rash Resolution.--The Island Battery.--The Volunteers.--The Attack.--The Repulse.--Capture of the “Vigilant.”--A Sortie.--Skirmishes.--Despondency of the French.--English Camp threatened.--Pepperrell and Warren.--Warren’s Plan.--Preparation for a General Attack.--Flag of Truce.--Capitulation.--State of the Fortress.--Parson Moody.--Soldiers dissatisfied.--Disorders.--Army and Navy.--Rejoicings.--England repays Provincial Outlays 117