MESSENGER. The General finding no breach could be effected in any reasonable time, their walls being vastly strong, and his cannon rather light, determined to attempt it by storm--The enemy were apprized of it--however, he passed the first barrier, and was attempting the second, where he was unfortunately killed, with several other brave officers---- GEN. WASHINGTON. Is General Montgomery killed? MESSENGER. He is certainly, sir. GEN. WASHINGTON. I am sorry for it--a brave man--I could wish him a better fate!---- GEN. LEE. I lament the loss of him--a resolute soldier---- GEN. PUTNAM. Pity such bravery should prove unsuccessful, such merit unrewarded;--but the irreversible decree of Providence!--who can gainsay?--we may lament the loss of a friend, but 'tis irreligious to murmur at pre-ordination. What happ'ned afterwards? MESSENGER. The officer next in command, finding their attacks at that time unsuccessful, retired in good order. GEN. WASHINGTON. What became of Colonel Arnold? MESSENGER. Colonel Arnold, at the head of about three hundred and fifty brave troops, and Captain Lamb's company of artillery, having in the mean time passed through St. Rocques, attacked a battery, and carried it, tho' well defended, with the loss of some men-- GEN. PUTNAM. I hope they proved more successful. GEN. LEE. Aye, let us hear. MESSENGER. The Colonel about this time received a wound in his leg, and was obliged to crawl as well as he cou'd to the hospital, thro' the fire of the enemy, and within fifty yards of the walls, but, thro' Providence, escap'd any further damage.---- GEN. PUTNAM. Aye, providential indeed! GEN. WASHINGTON. Is he dangerously wounded? MESSENGER. I am told not, sir. GEN. WASHINGTON. I am glad of it.--What follow'd? MESSENGER. His brave troops pushed on to the second barrier, and took possession of it. GEN. WASHINGTON. Very good--proceed. MESSENGER. A party of the enemy then sallying out from the palace-gate, attacked them in the rear, whom they fought with incredible bravery for three hours, and deeds of eternal fame were done; but being surrounded on all sides, and overpowered by numbers, were at last obliged to submit themselves as prisoners of war. GEN. PUTNAM. Heav'ns! could any thing prove more unlucky? such brave fellows deserve better treatment than they'll get (I'm afraid) from the inhuman Carleton. GEN. LEE. Such is the fortune of war, and the vicissitudes attending a military life; to-day conquerors, to-morrow prisoners. GEN. WASHINGTON. He dares not treat them ill--only as prisoners. Did you learn how those brave fellows were treated? MESSENGER. It was currently reported in the camp they were treated very humanely. GEN. WASHINGTON. A change for the better. GEN. PUTNAM. Produc'd by fear, no doubt from General Montgomery's letter--but no matter from what cause. GEN. LEE. How far did the remainder of the army retire?