 Unfortunately for Cornwallis, Erskine's words proved to be prophetic. Indeed, Washington knew that he was in a vulnerable position. He was threatened by Cornwallis' larger and superior force. So to offset that disadvantage, Washington and his war council decided upon a daring and what I believe to be a brilliant plan. So once again, they would lead their men out into the cold. This time, however, and try to follow me here, they would sneak out of Trenton in the cover of night,