CHAPTER XX.. 1745.

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.