The Genoese shouted 'The bridge is in flames!' and pressed onward, and our soldiers fell back, in some confusion, towards the bridge.

Here Emo, with four brave companions, made a noble stand, and for a time checked the advance of the foe; but he was driven back.

There was no time to destroy the communication behind him.

The enemy pressed on, and, mingled with our retreating soldiers, entered the town.

And so Chioggia was taken.