Fragments of buildings crashed to the earth, and other fragments burst into flames.
Cannon on the frigates in the river also fired upon the devoted city and from the great rock cannon replied.

Coils of smoke arose, and, uniting into a huge cloud, floated westward on the wind.

It was a great spectacle and Robert's heart throbbed.

But he was sad too.

He had much pity for the people of Quebec, exposed to that terrible siege and the rain of death.
"We've ravaged a good deal of the country around Quebec," continued Charteris.