The gates yielded, and the storming party rushed in.

But during the twenty minutes that had elapsed, between the guns opening fire and the time at which the gate yielded, the troops had been exposed to a terrible fire, both of grape and musketry.

Colonel Monson was wounded, and the loss was heavy.
The second gate was forced with comparatively little difficulty, although a terrible fire of artillery and musketry was kept up, from the walls on either side of the road, and from the bastion commanding it.

The assailants pressed so hotly, upon the defenders of the second gate, that they gained the third before the enemy had time to close it.
But another and stronger gate had still to be passed, and here a desperate stand was made.

The troops were obliged to take shelter, close to the wall, until the twelve pounder was brought up.