be proud of their two vessels (Banshee and Wild Rover)
both running through that immense fleet and getting safely
in. The Banshee was out in front of them all for half an
hour after daylight, as we were rather late and could not get
up to the bar before. They said at Fort Fisher that it was
a beautiful sight to see the little Banshee manœuvring in
front of the whole fleet. They sent some vessels in to
pepper us, but every shot missed, and we got in safely.
Porter's fleet left that evening, and I think they have given
up the attack for a time.