No European army ever accomplished the work of entrenching themselves so speedily as they have done.

Their arrangements have been admirable.

Everything has been done without confusion, and each body has taken up the position allotted to it; as is evident by the fact that there is no gap in their lines.
"As to Bandoola's tactics, I cannot say so much for them.

In the first place, he has divided his force into two parts, separated by a river, and incapable of helping each other.

In the next place, great as are his numbers, his lines are far too extended.
"Well, we will let them go on for a time; and then show them the mistake that they have committed." Major Sale's reports of the entrenchments were that they consisted of a long line of holes, each capable of containing two men.