At last they were seen to be leaving the ship.

Soon the flames caught the mast and rigging, and the pillar of fire lit up the whole town and surrounding country.

Not a moment did our fire slacken, but no answering flash now shot out from the Russian lines of defence.

All night the fire continued, to prevent the enemy from repairing damages.
The next morning the English played the principal part in the attack, our batteries commencing at daylight, and continuing their fire all day.

The Russians could be seen to be extremely busy.