placing the greater part of the cavalry opposite
the open ground between the mountain and the river, and pushing the
artillery a little in advance. The enemy with loud cries and uplifted
lances rushed forward. Some of the peasants in advance of the others,
with no other arms than lances and shields, threw themselves upon the
cannon and were blown to pieces.[22] The castle on the right of the
enemy was stormed. After feeling the effects of a few rounds from the
artillery, which dashed horse and man to pieces, the cavalry of the
enemy fled in dismay, leaving their infantry to be rode over and shot
down [23] by our cavalry, who destroyed many hundreds of them in the
battle and during the pursuit. Malek Shouus and his cavalry did not
discontinue their flight till they reached the territory of Shendi,
leaving their numerous and strong castles, their dependant villages, and
a rich and beautiful country, in the hands of the conqueror.[24]

On the 12th of Rebi, I passed over to the camp of the Pasha. I did not
however obtain an audience of his Excellence till two days after, when,
being alone, he sent for me, and received me in the most nattering
manner, ordering me as usual to sit in his presence. After the usual
compliments, I informed his Excellence that I had been much mortified
and distressed, that the act of God, in depriving me of the use of my
eyes a few days before his Excellence left Wady Halfa, had prevented
me from accompanying his victorious march, and participating in the
exploits of his troops; so that I had not arrived till there was nothing
left to do. His Excellence replied that a "great deal more remained to
be done, in which I should have a share." I replied with a compliment,
and then demanded horses and camels for myself, and the soldiers I
had brought with me; he replied "that I should have them." After some
further conversation, of a confidential nature, I retired. During the
nine days following, I had reason to applaud the humanity and good
policy of the Pasha, in offering amnesty and peace to all the brigands
who should come in and surrender themselves. Several of their chiefs,
whom they call "Maleks" accompanied by their followers, came in while
the camp remained near Meroe. The chiefs were presented with costly
habiliments, and the written protection of his Excellence, recognizing
them as under his safeguard; and returned with their followers to
their homes, tranquillized and contented. The most rigid