The march was by the sea.

The infantry moved in order of battle, in two lines.

After going for some distance, we could see the enemy's position plainly.

It was a very strong one.

On its right was high ground, on which were numerous batteries, which would take us in flank as we advanced, and their line extended from these heights to the sand hills by the shore.
"They had thrown up several batteries, and might, for aught we knew, have many guns hidden on the high ground on either flank.