We had news that the column we attacked was to set out, and as so far none of our bands had visited this neighborhood, we thought we might take them by surprise.

We succeeded in doing them much damage, but our success was not as great as that which we gained in our last fight, when we succeeded in capturing two cannons.

By the way," he said, "you as marine officers, are accustomed to artillery." "Yes," Dick replied, "we are drilled, not only with heavy ship's guns, but with light field-pieces, of which every large vessel carries a few to be used in case of a landing." "Capital!" the Pole exclaimed.

"We have not a man who has any idea of artillery, and I will appoint you to the command of the guns.

You shall each pick out as many men as you require, and train them as artillerymen.