The Admiral and General are alike agreed.

There will be no wavering from that." It was plain that there was some variance in the city itself.

In the ranks of the besieging force there was intense excitement and stir.

Every man was looking to his arms, save when he was asking news and gazing towards the walls of the city.

That something decisive must soon be settled was apparent to all.
The white flag again! A messenger was coming out towards the camp with the reply.