For my part, I shall occupy myself chiefly with the army along the river banks.
The first peril will certainly lie there.

The town is unassailable, but a landing will probably be attempted somewhere along there.

The enemy must be driven back with loss and confusion each time such an attempt is made.

That will discourage them, and inspire our men with hope and courage.

We have also prepared fire ships at no small cost, to be launched and fired at convenient seasons, and sent adrift amongst the enemy's ships.