Parker’s main force approaches Sabbath Day Point…
July 1757 CE
As Parker's men approach the shore they notice the three boats sent out a day ahead and assume nothing is wrong.
Three decoys aid the French and natives in springing the trap by beckoning Parker’s men towards the shore.
Once within range Parker’s men come under a withering volley of musket fire from the soldiers and natives hidden along the shore.
At the same time, the natives in the canoes break around the point and surround Parker’s men.
The natives jump into the water from their canoes and sink, capsize, or capture all but two of Parker's boats.
Once in the water, many of the Provincials are speared or drowned.
The ensuing battle is severely one-sided as the terrified and overwhelmed soldiers surrender almost without firing a shot.
Barely on hundred of Parker’s men, including Parker himself, escape the onslaught of the French and natives.
Of Parker’s force of three hundred and fifty, nearly one hundred and sixty drown or are killed.
The remainder are taken prisoner.
Colonel Parker, lucky to escape the onslaught, leads what is left of his men through the brush and thick forest back to Fort William Henry.
The victors load their prisoners and spoils into boats and head north.
Along the way they sang songs and indulge in the rum taken from the Provincials.
Once back at Fort Carillon the natives, drunk on rum, will boil and eat one unlucky captive.
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