In fact, it is you who have captured the fortress.

I was by no means prepared to find it so strong; and, indeed, had come to the conclusion, last night, that the force at my command was wholly insufficient for its capture.
Fortunately, I determined to try the effect of another day's fire.
But, had it not been for you, this would assuredly have been as ineffectual as the first.

You have, indeed, performed a most gallant action; and I shall have great pleasure in reporting your conduct to the authorities at home." The sailors had now landed in considerable force.

The garrison were disarmed, and taken as prisoners on board the ships.

Very large quantities of powder were found, stored up, and strong parties at once began to form mines, for the blowing up of the fortifications.
This was a labour of some days.