assault, and take the place without opposition-our sailors at the same
time, become masters of all the other strengths near Bocca Chica, and
take possession of the harbour-the good consequence of this success-we
move nearer the town-find two forts deserted, and the Channel blocked up
with sunk vessels; which however we find means to clear-land our
soldiers at La Quinta-repulse a body of militia-attack the castle of St.
Lazar, and are forced to retreat with great loss-the remains of our army
are re-embarked-an effort of the Admiral to take the town-the economy of
our expedition described