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thefe things, they rejoiced thereat; and they made a decree that the man, even Stark, fnould be made a chief captain* in the hod of Columbia.

CHAP. XXXII.

The British army encamp on the heights and plains of Saratoga; and the American army at the Still-Water — a smart engagement ensues, wherein the Americans are successful. Gene- ral Clinton makes a diversion to relieve Bur* goyne, and attacks Fort Montgomery.

iN OW when tidings came to Burgoyne, the chief captain of the hofl of Britain, how that the fervants of the king were ilain and taken captive at Bennington, he was fore troubled; inafmuch as the fame thereof would damp the ardour of the warriors of Britain.

2. Neverthelefs be pitched his camp nigh ^ Brigadier General.