The last night of June (10th July, N.S.) the enemy entered the ditches of our fort in three several places, continuing in fight in mine and on rampart for the space of eight nights.

The ninth; he battered us furiously, made a breach of five score paces suitable for horse and man.
That day be attempted us in all, places with a general, assault for the space of almost five hours." The citadel was now lost.

It had been gallantly defended; and it was thenceforth necessary to hold the town itself, in the very teeth of an overwhelming force.

"We were forced to quit the fort," said-Sir Roger, "leaving nothing behind us but bare earth.

But here we do remain resolutely to be buried, rather than to be dishonoured in the least point." It was still possible for the fleet to succour the city.