[87] He had apparently failed to keep his previous promise (see par. 2, [p. 181]).
[88] Staff Officer to Colonel Irman.
[89] Orderly Officer to Colonel Tretyakov.
[90] This refers to the Japanese attacks and capture of the Waterworks and Temple Redoubts. (See [Map III.])
[91] Official History affirms that this was done with 15-lb. charges, but according to our narrative the heavier charges failed.
[92] The Japanese casualties amounted to about 2,500.
[93] The author is referring to men of his own regiment, two companies of which comprised part of the garrison of 203 Metre Hill.
[94] The north-eastern section. This refers to the preliminary movements of the Japanese against Forts Erh-lung and Sung-shu. (See [Map III.])
[95] Tea-urns.
[96] The “trace” or “outline” of a work is its general shape in plan.