The friction pins were connected with the brass rings and the moment her weight was on them the pins were pulled out and the explosive discharged.
It may be imagined that after such costly experiences, the Chileans redoubled their watchfulness.

They would not approach anything seen floating on the water; but turned their guns on whatever they saw at long range.

They were known to fire at a seal that had wandered away from its usual haunts.

Paul and his crew were compelled to keep close under cover.

The Chileans were daily drawing their lines closer to the doomed city of Lima.