At the same time a fire broke out most opportunely within the town.

The citizens busily employed themselves in extinguishing the flames.

The salted soldiers, after passing through the gateway, sprang from the waggons, and mastered the watch.

The town was.
carried at a blow.

Some of the inhabitants were massacred as a warning to the rest; others were taken prisoners and held for ransom; a few, more fortunate, made their escape to the citadel.