Knickerbocker's History of New York Vol. 2 Book VI Chapter VII

In which the valiant Peter Stuyvesant, eager for martial glory after a recent conquest, advances to besiege the stronghold of Fort Christina, where the formidable Swedish governor awaits with grim defiance. Before recounting the imminent clash, the narrator pauses to rouse the reader's spirits much like an ancient chronicler, assuring steadfast support for his hero amidst the preparations and hearty repasts of resolute Dutch soldiers.