"This being done, I returned to Hong-Kong and moored to my buoy at 9.25 P.M.
"Very little damage has been sustained by this ship, and it can be repaired without assistance from the shore.
"I regret, however, to report the following casualties:—
"Killed: One petty officer and five men.
"Wounded: Three officers, two petty officers, and thirty-five men.
"I have the honour to be, &c.,
"RICHARD HUNTER, Commander R.N.,
"Captain of H.I.M.S. Strong Arm."
CHAPTER XII
A Council of War