Even that was more than usual.

The small stream from which the supply was obtained was beyond the stables in which the horses were sheltered.

Water from that source was out of the question while the siege continued.
Several of the men had a small quantity in their canteens, but, inasmuch as no such contingency as this was anticipated, little preparation had been made.
Still Capt.

Asbury expressed himself gratified at the result of his investigation.

The weather was so cool that a moderate amount of the precious fluid would prevent suffering, and he decided that, dispensing with what ordinarily was used for cooking purposes, they could get along quite well for three days, and possibly longer.
The lower part of the flat building consisted of two parts, used respectively for the kitchen and the dining and sitting-room.