Mouatt, were to scale the walls of the fort on its south bastion; Col.

Moultrie with the rest of Pinckney's Grenadiers, and Marion's Light Infantry, were to enter or force the gates over the ravelin; while Capt.

Elliott, with his grenadiers, penetrated the lower battery over the left flank.

It was broad daylight before the landing was effected; and on making the assault they were surprised by an easy victory.

The fort was abandoned.
The enemy had probably been apprised of the attack.