Undaunted the remainder of the assailants rushed through and drove the defenders to a high platform, where they made their final stand.

The other stockade was in flames, which were burning so fast that the Americans themselves were in danger from them.

The little cannon was brought into play from a neighboring elevation and poured canister and grape into the Malays.

Meanwhile the Americans, who had performed their part so well, came up and joined in the attack on the main fort.

The Malays, still fighting, shrieked out their defiant cries.