A heavy attack on the Station--Chinese daring--A joint movement of British and Russians--A gallant attempt to seize two Chinese guns--Captain Beattie’s bravery--To the relief of Tientsin--A stubborn resistance--Held in check--Mutilated Americans--Casualties--Tientsin relieved--The force landed--Unfounded statements--At Taku--Captain Warrender and the transport arrangements--A protocol on board the _Rossia_--Captain Wise in control at Tong-ku--Captain Bayly in command in Tientsin--The Admirals and the Shanghai Consuls Pp. 146-151