They were to the following purport: Any officer or man who might be wounded was to be left where he fell; no one was to step from the ranks to help him, as there were no men to spare.

If the assault were successful he would be taken away in the doolies, or litters, and carried to the rear, or wherever he could best receive medical assistance.

If we failed, wounded and sound should be prepared to bear the worst.

There was to be no plundering, but all prize taken was to be put into a common stock for fair division after all was over.

No prisoners were to be made, as we had no one to guard them, and care was to be taken that no women or children were injured.