The Russians could be seen pouring troops across the bridge over the harbor from their camps on the north side, to resist the expected attack.

From twelve to five the firing was slack.

At that hour the French again began their cannonade as vigorously as before.
When darkness came on, and accurate firing at the enemy's batteries was no longer possible, the mortars and heavy guns opened fire on the place.

The sky was streaked with lines of fire as the heavy shells described their curves, bursting with heavy explosions over the town.
Presently a cheer rose from the spectators who thronged the crest of the bill, for flames were seen bursting out from one of the Russian frigates.

Higher and higher they rose, although by their light the Russians could be perceived working vigorously to extinguish them.