He had Liberty outfitted with guns , and sailed north with 50 of his men on May 14 .
Arnold , uncertain whether word of Ticonderoga 's capture had reached Saint - Jean , decided to attempt a raid to capture the ship .
Arnold had Liberty outfitted with guns , and sailed north with 50 of Arnold 's men on May 14 .
Arnold , uncertain whether word of Ticonderoga 's capture had reached Saint - Jean , decided to attempt a raid to capture the ship .