Scott, Emma Look Mrs., 1858- · New York, The Macmillan Company · leaf 81
thecity in that way. The British admiral hadboasted the fort would fall to his hand an easyprey. Prior to this, Dr. William Beane, a citizen ofBaltimore and a non-combatant, had been cap-tured at Marlboro and was held a prisoner onone of the vessels of the British fleet. To securehis release,… … From sunrise to sunset they watched the shot andshell poured into the fort and noted with infinitejoy that the flag still flew. FROM THE OTHER SIDE 65 the bombardment of the fort, lest in their returnto land the intentions of the British might befrustrated. Thus from the side of the enemy they…
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