This, however, could not be done; and they gradually regained their arrogant spirit, carried out none of their obligations and, twenty-two years later, having quite forgotten their reverses, they resumed their raids across the Prah.
Sir Francis Scott's expedition was therefore organized, and marched to the capital.

This time the former mistake was not committed.

A small garrison was left to overawe its inhabitants, and the king was carried away a prisoner.

The expedition had encountered no opposition.

The reason for this was never satisfactorily ascertained, but it is probable that the Ashantis were taken by surprise, and thought it better to wait until they had obtained better arms.