McCallum and two of the Naval Brigade, were retreating down the river, a body of Fenians in full pursuit, exclaiming "Shoot the b--y officer." One who had got within ten feet of the Captain shot at him twice with a revolver, missing him each time, when one of the Brigade, named Calback, bayoneted him in the neck, turned and shot another through the heart, and then said to the Captain that the balls were coming too thick for comfort, advising him at the same time to take care of himself.

Seeing our boat coming to the rescue of the Captain and the others, the enemy gave up the chase.

It was high time for some more to come on board.

As I have before mentioned, there were but seven left to take care of the 59 prisoners and work the ship.

No doubt they would have attempted to rise had it not been for a few rifles at full cock pointed at them.