Captain Minchin took his guns and troops a considerable distance beyond the walls, and opened fire upon the enemy.

Charlie, enraged and disgusted at the folly of conduct which could only lead to defeat, marched with them as a simple volunteer.
The result was what he had anticipated.

The enemy opened fire with an immensely superior force of artillery.

His infantry advanced, and clouds of horsemen swept round the flanks, and menaced the retreat.

In a very few minutes, Captain Minchin gave the order to retire; and, abandoning their guns, the English force retreated in all haste to the town.
Charlie had, on setting out, told Mr.Haines what was certain to occur; and had implored him to send all his valuables, at once, on board ship; and to retire instantly into the fort.