Two companies had been sent out, right and left into the bush, to keep down sniping fire, and hurry the enemy's retreat.

Pickets and sentries had been thrown out round the town.

Soldiers were eating the food that the enemy had cooked.

Piles of loot were being dragged out of the houses; among which were quantities of loaded guns, rifles, and powder barrels.

The native soldiers were almost mad with delight; and were dancing, singing, and carrying each other shoulder high, shouting songs of triumph.
But short time could be allowed for rejoicing.