The near approach of Clinton and the message from him. What must Burgoyne have felt when he received the message! Put human interest into the tale. The character of Burgoyne, Gates and Arnold, as shown by their acts. The Germans (Hessians) in the campaign. The burial of General Frazer. The condition of the British troops when they surrendered. The terms of surrender. Gates's message to Congress. 6. _a_, _b_, _c_, _d_ and _e_. See, in this connection, pages 198 and 199 of Volume IX. _The Soldier's Dream_ (Volume VII, page 170) is a good poem to read for the purpose of exciting sympathy for the soldiers. _The Picket Guard_ (Volume VII, page 177) is useful in a similar way, though written in connection with another war. _The American Flag_ (Volume V, page 396) may be used here. Did the American soldiers carry the flag of the United States at the time of the battle of Saratoga? If not, what flag was borne? Did the "United Colonies" have a flag? By consulting the tabulated list of selections useful in history classes you may find other things of interest. Care should be taken, however, not to cloud the main purpose of the lessons by the introduction of too much literary matter. * * * * * Before leaving the subject of history and geography we urge upon those who wish to work with children, a careful perusal of the sections entitled _Close Reading_ in this volume. CHAPTER XVII JOURNEYS THROUGH BOOKLAND IN ITS RELATION TO THE HIGH SCHOOL _Introduction_