 Sheaffe's numerically-superior forces compelled an American retreat, ultimately forcing Scott to surrender after reinforcements from the militia failed to materialize.As a prisoner of war, Scott was treated hospitably by the British, although two Mohawk leaders nearly killed him while he was in British custody.As part of a prisoner exchange, Scott was released in late November; upon his return to the United States, he was promoted to the rank of colonel and made the commander of the 2d Artillery.