The boats were ordered out, and, as evening came on, Clive was put on shore with the troops, and took up a position a mile and a half from the fort.

The Mahrattas joined him, and Toolajee, from whom the Peishwa's people had extorted a promise to surrender the fort, found means to send a letter into the place, warning his brother-in-law against surrender to the English.

In the fort all was terror and dismay, though the Governor manfully did his duty.

From the burning shipping the flames spread to the bazaars and warehouses.

All night the bombketches threw in shells, while the conflagration continued.