They were so soaked, however, with water, that all attempts to burn them failed; till June 27th, when a short break in the rain enabled them to be fired.

When they were all burned down, the Residency windows on the windward side were opened, for the first time.
Sickness, unfortunately, broke out very soon; and three of the little band died on the first day.

This rate mounted higher and higher, and at last smallpox broke out.

So dismal was the prospect that the men sank into a dull despair.
A few women traders hawked their wares outside the fort.

A little cocoa, worth a farthing, cost 15 shillings; plantains were 1 pound, 6 shillings each; and a small pineapple fetched 15 shillings.