Even in the houses in which they were quartered, which had been occupied by the enemy, the walls were pitted with bullets.
At eight o'clock a party of men went out, to destroy the stockades and burn the enemy's camps.

In the one in which the Ashanti commander in chief had his headquarters were found over a thousand huts and bamboo camp beds.
The troops now saw the method of investment for the first time.

It consisted in making large entrenchments, to barricade all the roads and tracks.

In the bush between these were similar stockades, to complete the circle of fortifications and afford flank defences.
All these were joined by a wide path; so that, as soon as one position was attacked, it was reinforced by those to right and left.
The remainder of the troops and carriers were engaged in trying to remedy the shockingly insanitary condition of the place.

The staff were employed in examining the matter of stores and provisions, ammunition, and medical comforts; which were to be left behind for the relieving garrison.