But as the teeth and eye sockets were uncovered, I became very emotional. Here was a poor human being who died so far from home. He was buried with dignity but without a coffin or even a shroud. An unknown soldier. Back to February.
Wood smoke is pervasive.
Now the imperative is to stay warm. In that winter of 1757 game would have been scarce and the Garrison would be conserving rations as supplies could be cut off at any time. Although military action is possible, surviving the winter is now paramount for the troops, Rangers and non combatants. Shepherd Park is the high ground where Montcalm mounted his long-range cannon on the first day of the siege. From this vantage point Fort William Henry is the prominent feature as you look to the south.