[doughty] battle of THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM 405 



graph which shows that the battle-field extended to the St. Foye Eoad, 

 and that early in the day Wolfe had ïilready entrenched himself in this 

 direction. "Wolfe avait fait commencer le long du chemin Sainte 

 " Foye, nne ligne de petites redoubtes en terre, qui se prolongeait en 

 " demi-cercle en arrière." 



The movements of the British army after gaining the heights, as 

 disclosed by the various sources mentioned, in this paper, may be des- 

 cribed in a few words. As soon as the troops had gained the summit, 

 all was quiet, and a line was formed parallel with the river St. Lawrence, 

 facing the north. The army then proceeded towards the St. Foye Road, 

 along which it marched towards the town in files. Some houses were 

 occupied near Maple Avenue, by the light infantry, and one of the 

 houses was owned by Borgia. The army then wheeled to the right and 

 formed the line of battle, the right of which extended to the edge of the 

 cliff, near the river. Here the army rested for some time, and ad- 

 vanced posts wete engaged in skirmishes with the Canadians, who were 

 protected by a coppice. The houses on the left between the two armies 

 were attacked, but the English maintained their position. A field 

 piece was brought up by the British and placed in position. A new 

 disposition of the army was made by Wolfe, and the reserve was 

 stationed at the rear in about the centre of the line. The left of the 

 line was strengthened by General Townshend on account of a movement 

 on the part of the enemy to attack the flank in the rear, by way of Cote 

 Ste. Geneviève. About this time a detachment of the Royal Americans 

 was sent to the Marchmont property,^- upon which the army first formed 

 after gaining the heights, to preserve communication with the beach 

 and with the boats. Before the general action had commenced, the 

 troops had returned from the capture of the four-gun battery on the left 

 of the landing, and took their position in the line. The enemy ad- 

 vanced until within about forty yards, and gave the first fire. The 

 British returned the fire for about six or seven minutes, and then com- 

 menced to pursue the French towards the town, and down the cliff to- 

 Avards the River St. Charles. Some Canadians rallied near St. John's 

 Gate, but after a few minutes firing they were dispersed. 



Of the movements of the French army. General Malartic gives a 

 very clear account. He shows that when the first alarm was given, 

 two pickets were sent to Cote d'Abraham. Later, when Montcalm 

 realized the position, he ordered a large number of troops to proceed to 

 Wolfe's landing place, where he intended to follow. On the way these 

 troops were met by the Major-General who informed them that Wolfe 

 was already in battle opposite the city. He then directed them to pro- 

 ceed to the heights nearest the town. Montcalm arrived upon the 



