Those who had remained at home, and who knew nothing of the white man's arms, or white man's valor, were for war rather than surrender.
Mr.Kuhne was unable to form any opinion what the final determination would be.

The German missionary had no doubt been restored as a sort of peace offering.

He was in a bad state of health, and as his brother and his brother's wife were among the captives, the Ashanti monarch calculated that anxiety for the fate of his relatives would induce him to argue as strongly as possible in favor of peace.
Frank left the camp on the Prah some days before the arrival of the white troops, having moved forward with the scouts under Lord Gifford, to whom his knowledge of the country and language proved very valuable.
The scouts did their work well.

The Ashantis were in considerable numbers, but fell back gradually without fighting.

Russell's regiment were in support, and they pressed forward until they neared the foot of the Adansee Hills.