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 were ordered out of the ruins, they formed line, charged the enemy, and at the point of the bayonet, drove them back with great loss. Encouraged by the commander-in-chief himself, who, in admiration of their bravery, and to excite them to future exertion, called out, “My brave Highlanders, remember your country, remember your forefathers." The appeal was not in vain; the enemy as we have already said, were repulsed. The battle had now continued with various virisitudes and changes of positions, on the part of the contending armies for five successive hours. It was now eight o'clock in the morning, but the enemy though repulsed at all points, still presented a formidable appearance. They continued a heavy cannonade, from which the Highlanders in particular suffered severely, being posted on a level piece of ground. The shot rolled after striking and carried off a file of men, at every successive rebound. This was more trying to the courage and discipline of the troops than the former attacks; but the trial was supported with perfect steadiness, not a man moved from his position except to close up the opening, made by the shot which passed over the first line, struck in front of the second, and did dreadful execution. As a last effort the enemy pushed forward some sharp shooters, but at the first fire from a 24 pounder placed the redoubt, they began to retreat with great lerity, and before a fourth round was discharged, they had fled beyond reach.

In a furious charge of cavalry, General Abercromby received his mortal wound. He was alone ar the redoubts, when some French dragoons, netrated to the spot, and he was thrown from his horse. From the tassal of his sword, the man that rode at him, and endeavoured to cut him down,