As night came on the little party took their places on the roofs, and remained there till daylight.

By this time all were greatly exhausted for, during their terrible experiences of the previous day, they had had no food and little water.
When day dawned half the men were withdrawn from their posts, and a meal was cooked from the flour that had been found in the houses.

A small ration of meat was also served out.

During the day the enemy kept up a continuous fire but, as they showed no intention of attacking, the men were allowed to sleep by turns.
After dark Lieutenant Fowler and some volunteers started for the river, to bring in water.

They made two trips, and filled up all the storage vessels at the disposal of the garrison.