CHAPTER XXVII.

Parley tells more about the Revolutionary War.

1. Ir was now a time of great interest in the army. General Burgoyne, the English commander, with about six thousand men, lay at no great distance.

2. There had been a good deal of fighting between this army and the American forces under General Gates.

3. About a month after Jenkins and I had arrived, the two armies met. They fought for a long time, and many hundreds were killed, but neither was decidedly victorious.

4. General Burgoyne was now surrounded with difficulties, and was soon obliged to sur

Who was General Burgoyne?

How many men had he under his command?

What happened about a month after Parley and Jenkins arrived at the camp?

How was General Burgoyne now situated?

render, and give himself up, with his six thousand soldiers, to General Gates, who made them prisoners of war.

5. These events, you will remember, took place near Saratoga, in the state of New York, in the fall of 1777.

6. This was a great event for the Americans, and gave them courage to prosecute the war with spirit.

7. I should be glad to tell you of the many battles that were fought, and of the many brave deeds that were done, by the Americans.

8. You will some time or other read the history of these things, and will admire the noble spirit of your fathers.

9. To their courage and fortitude, you, who now live and enjoy happiness, peace and freedom, are indebted for these blessings.

What did General Burgoyne do?
Where did these events happen?

When did they happen?

What effect had this on the Americans?

10. Let their example never be forgotten; and if your country should ever again be invaded by enemies, be sure to imitate the conduct of those who forgot every private interest and feeling in the ardent desire to protect their country.

11. After the capture of Burgoyne, I left the army, and returned to Boston. Here I

remained till the fall of 1781.

12. I then joined the army, and was present at the capture of the British army at Yorktown, under Lord Cornwallis.

13. This was the greatest and most important event of the revolutionary war. The circumstances were these.

14. Lord Cornwallis, at the head of seven thousand British troops, was at Yorktown, Virginia. To this place General Washington

Where was Lord Cornwallis when he was captured with the British army? How many British troops had he?

Who marched against the British at the head of the American army?

marched, at the head of the American army, determined, if possible, to overcome and capture the British.

15. He soon began the attack, and, in a few days, Lord Cornwallis, with his seven thousand soldiers, gave themselves up to General Washington. Here is a picture of the scene.

war.

England now saw that she could not conquer America. Accordingly she gave up the idea, and acknowledged its independence.

17. Such was the war called the American Revolution. Our country's independence being thus secured, it has gone on in happiness and prosperity. It has once since been engaged in war with England, but that lasted only a short time, and terminated honourably to our country.

CHAPTER XXVIII.

Conclusion.

1. OURS is now a great and powerful nation. It is called the United States of Amer

What did England now perceive?

What, accordingly, did she do?

What has happened to America since her independence was secured?

Has it been since involved in war?

With what country?

Is not ours now a great and powerful nation ?

What is

called?