The three imprisoned officers opened their last comfort, a half bottle of champagne, and drank success to their comrades.
Several of the troops died while the fighting was going on, the excitement being too much for their weakened frames.
At last the Ashantis were seen flying in terror.

Then the two buglers blew out the general salute, time after time till, at six o'clock, the head of the relief column came in view.

The gate was thrown open, and those of the little garrison who were able to stand went out, to welcome their rescuers.
Five star shells were fired, to tell those left behind at Ekwanter that the relief was accomplished.

Then the outlying quarters were occupied, and all slept with the satisfaction that their struggles and efforts had not been in vain, and that they had succeeded in relieving Coomassie..