But so hot a fire was opened upon him that it was with difficulty the position could be held.
This, however, was the sole success of the day.

Both, the French columns were repulsed with heavy loss from the Malakoff, and although Gervais battery was carried, it could not be maintained.
The naval brigade furnished four parties of sixty men to carry scaling-ladders and wool-bags.

Two of these parties were held in reserve, and did not advance.

Captain Peel was in command, and was wounded, as was Mr.Wood, a midshipman of H.M.S.

"Queen," who acted as his aide-de-camp.