Some shots were exchanged and two persons named Mongeau, father and son, were taken, both armed with a supply of cartridges, which they admitted to have received from Dr.

Kimber, of Chambly.

At Booths tavern, near Chambly, a party of 100 men were posted beyond the bridge.

It is no accusation of cowardice that they felt themselves unable to oppose the march of a British regiment such as the Royals.

So they made off as the regiment advanced, although evidently prepared to attack.