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All these points were occupied at the same instant, in 

 spite of the resistance which the enemy made in each. The 

 rapidity and success of this movement are incredible. It lasted 

 half an hour, within which time we were masters of all the 

 fortifications of the place, whilst various parties reconnoitred 

 the precincts, where they met only with dead bodies, or 

 those who surrendered, supplicating for their lives. It is 

 necessary to have been a witness of the resolution of our 

 officers and soldiers — it is necessary to be apprised of their 

 grounds of resentment against an obstinate enemy, who had 

 four times contemned the generous proposals of his Excel- 

 lency, inviting them to make terms, in order to appreciate 

 the heroic and eminent moderation which they observed on 

 the firing having ceased, — the persons of soldiers, citizens, 

 chiefs and officers, were all respected, and in a short time 

 conquerors and conquered were confounded together in the 

 streets. 



As the outer line of the enemy was well garrisoned, and a 

 breach had been made on the same day sufficient to draw the 

 attention of the enemy to that part ; his Excellency posted 

 the light company of the grenadier battalion in its neighbour- 

 hood ; who on the commencement of the firing in the city, 

 made a demonstration on the outer line ; but the enthusiasm 

 of this company was so great, on perceiving their companions 

 compromised within the city, that they attacked the *' Casa 

 fuerte," and many had already reached the parapet, when his 

 Excellency ordered their retreat, on having learnt the advan- 

 tages which the main body had gained within the city. The gar- 

 rison of this place, consisting of ninety good riflemen, as soon 

 as they beheld themselves cut off from their comrades, pro- 

 posed to capitulate within an hour ; but his Excellency re- 

 plied that they must surrender at discretion, and they did so. 



Our naval forces having approached the battery " EI 



