Summer Assignment #3

The line I choose to hook the reader was " He and Biassou were concealed behind a mound of earth just near the top of the valley. They had ridden at night to take these positions. Now they watched as a series of ranks of men, the steam-breathing horses, the dragged cannons processed uphill. 'Now,' Toussaint said. Jean-Christophe, who was reined up beside them, nodded and spurred his mount, cantering down toward the front line of the French army" (Lake, 197) This quote talks about the Haiti revolution and how they began defending themselves. They begin by trying to work out a peace agreement, yet both army's were ready for battle. The "slaves" (who were now free) were hidden in the bushes, trees,  rocks and caves all alongside the French army without them knowing! They had limited weapons but had a lot of man power. The French army was well trained with good weapons but a smaller army. It was difficult to say who would win the battle and with the Engliah on their way also it's interesting to see how it plays out! Read the book and find out for yourself how both army's handle the situation!