They hastily collected all the boats and vessels which could be obtained at the villages in that region and from the various branches of the Nile.

In the mean time, Caesar had gone on to the anchorage ground of the squadron, and had taken the transports in tow to bring them to the city; for the galleys, being propelled by oars, were in a measure independent of the wind.

On his return, he found quite a formidable naval armament assembled to dispute the passage.
A severe conflict ensued, but Caesar was victorious.

The navy which the Egyptians had so suddenly got together was as suddenly destroyed.

Some of the vessels were burned, others sunk, and others captured; and Caesar returned in triumph to the port with his transports and stores.