The bugles returned the call with joyous notes.

Then the gate opened, and Captain Bishop, Mr.Ralph, and Dr.Hay came out, followed by such few of the brave little garrison as still had strength to walk.
Just at this moment, a great glow was seen in the distance.

The flying enemy had fired the Basel Mission.

A company therefore started at once, at the double, to drive them off.
The relieving force had, indeed, arrived only just in time.

The means of resistance had all been exhausted, and another day would have seen the end.