Chapter 2

Second expedition to Peru--Disappointment at not being provided with troops--Failure of rockets--Departure for Arica--Capture of Pisco--Capture of Spanish ships at Puna--Determine to make an attempt on Valdivia--Arrival off that port, and capture of Spanish brig of war _Potrillo_--Troops obtained from Conception--Flag-ship nearly wrecked--Attack on forts, and conquest of Valdivia.