A small party of seamen, headed by Gideon Russell, attacked the gateway under a shower of shot and stones, and, before long, Russell fell, grievously wounded.

He was carried back to the _Morrice_, where he died next day.

The seamen continued their attack under Clement Downing, backed by Major Stanton, Captain Coxsidge, and the soldiers.

John Steele, the carpenter's mate of the _Morrice_, with his broad axe hewed at the gate and nearly effected an entrance, when the cowardice of two of Stanton's captains caused the attack to miscarry.

One of them threw down his sword, which was carried to Boone, who, on return to Bombay, ordered him to be broke at the head of the garrison.