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scouts and their leader — Concerning Señor Fijardo — Visible effects of imminent battle — Something about the town of San German.

CHAPTER V

The Engagement at Hormigueros ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

47

Topography of the battlefield — Macomb's cavalry fired into by Spanish skirmishers — Our advance-guard comes into contact with the foe — General Schwan reaches the firing line — The main body arrives and joins in the fray — Subsequent manoeuvres of our column — The Spanish retreat — A computation of losses.

CHAPTER VI

The Second Day Ends ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

58

A personal résumé of the fight — Lack of melodramatic accompaniments — A lost chance of glory — Another neglected opportunity — A glimpse of the flag — Once more into camp.

CHAPTER VII

The Occupation of Mayaguez ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

67

We enter the city in triumph — An enthusiastic reception — A pretty girl and the star-spangled banner — Other memorable incidents — Our rags and tatters — A description of Mayaguez — We pitch our tents in a swamp — The First Kentucky Volunteers.

CHAPTER VIII

The Engagement at Las Marias ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

75

Difficulties encountered in locating the retreating enemy — Final determination upon pursuit — Lieutenant-Colonel Burke sets forth — Discovery of Spanish troops near Las Marias — A one-sided encounter — Unwelcome notification of truce — The rest of the brigade comes up — Feeding the prisoners — Our disappointment.