Cassell's history of the war in the Soudan (1885) (14780953771)

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Title: Cassell's history of the war in the Soudan
Year: 1885 (1880s)
Authors: Grant, James, 1822-1887
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Publisher: London Cassel
Contributing Library: Robarts - University of Toronto
Digitizing Sponsor: University of Toronto



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nd gnawed there. Tewfik, hav- the heroic garrison, who had so long ing inspired his men with his own defended Sinkat against such over- bright courage, gave his stores to the whelming odds, and the narrow streets flames, spiked the guns, blew up the of the town, and those of its suburb El magazines, and making all fill their Geyf, were filled with crowds of women, pouches to the number of 600, he put wailing, weeping, and casting dust and himself at their head, sword in hand, ashes upon their dishevelled heads. Forth came the famished and desper- Tewfik Bey, the brave defender, is atesortie,and while yells rent the welkin. i reported to have pointed out thatby a vigorous sortie they might save down rushed the hordes of Osmaii to theattack with sword and spear. Tewfik themselves, while by remaining longer and his soldiers fought nobly, but inall must die in a few days of hunger, vain. By one tremendous rush theas flight would then be impossible. Arabs shrivelled up their hollow square,
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38 106 CASSELL8 HISTORY OF TEE WAR IN THE SOUDAN. a gerieral massacre ensued, and scarcelya man escaped. Two hundred Royal Marines werelanded at Suakim on the 15th of Feb-ruary from H.M.S. Carysfort, andmarched through the town, when theirsteady and disciplined aspect producedan excellent impression upon the people,accustomed as they were to the loose-looking Khedivial troops; and, at thesame time. Admiral Hewett telegraphedto Bombay, for the military authoritiesthere to buy up all the water-skins thatcould be procured, and forward them bysteamer, as it was now evident that aBritish expedition against the Mahdiwas about to be prepared at last. The Marines, with the seamen, occu-pied a detached fort outside the town,well supplied with water and in astrong position. With a large supply of cannon, dis-covered in possession of the Governor,General Baker had now at his disposal3,000 muskets, 400 rifles, and 540 car-bines. He could tlius arm a considera-ble force, were worthy men obtainable