A few rounds and the gate was in splinters, and the infantry rushed forward.

The sentries on the walls took to flight, and the assailants pushed forward to the inner gate.

Access was obtained from that side to the citadel, and then, under the direction of their officers, the assailants occupied all the side streets.

At once the procession of carts was allowed to pass along.

Some of the garrison ran down and lowered the drawbridge across the moat, and amid exultant shouts a store sufficient for many months was conveyed into the citadel.
The carts as quickly as they were unloaded returned through the gates and passed out Into the country beyond.