Moultrie, in the name of the regiment, had promised to defend them to the last.

The promise was faithfully remembered in this moment of extremity.

One of them was borne by Lieutenant Bush, supported by Sergeant Jasper; the other by Lieutenant Grey, supported by Sergeant M'Donald.

Bush being slightly wounded early in the action delivered his standard to Jasper, for better security.

Jasper a second time and now fatally wounded, restored it to the former.