The attack on the native city--Troops taking part in the operations and their respective positions--Chinese quick-firing guns and modern rifles--_Gingals_--The defenders of the city--Swampy ground and lack of cover--Plucky Pathans--The death of Colonel Liscum--A difficult position--A reported conversation--The plucky Japanese--At the South Gate--Blowing up the gates--Scaling the wall--The gate opened--The fall of the city--Town set fire to--The devotion of a practical son--The Arsenal and Armoury Pp. 181-188