Quick-firing guns were mounted on the circular bastions.

The surrounding buildings were bungalows, with broad verandahs; and the force would have been well pleased to remain for a few days, and enjoy the comforts provided for them.
The force to be left was under the command of Major Eden; and consisted of three officers, one doctor, three British non-commissioned officers, a hundred and fifty men of the West African Frontier Force, and a few Gold Coast Constabulary gunners; with fifty-four days' rations, and a plentiful supply of ammunition.
The column was a terribly long one, owing to the enormous number of invalids, wounded, women, and children.

They halted for the night at the village halfway to Pekki.

The villages on the road were all burnt down, to prevent opposition next time we passed; and all crops were destroyed.

This work the soldiers quite enjoyed.
Continued explosions occurred during the burning of the huts, showing how large an amount of ammunition the natives possessed.
Next night they arrived at Pekki.