 Now, I've always loved the idea of those soldiers, thousands of soldiers sneaking out at night under the enemy's nose. It's like the ultimate strategic prank. You only wish you could have seen Cornwallis' face when he found out what happened. Now, although the Patriots were exhausted from the previous week's fighting and sleep-deprived, they marched on once again through the harsh winter, on their way to yet another battle. Now, while the Americans were on their way, Lieutenant Colonel Mahud had left Princeton to provide forces for General Cornwallis.