CHAPTER XXVII.

THE OPENING OF THE CAMPAIGN.

1820--1821.

The Coming Campaigns--The Pageant at Callao--Expedition from Ancon--Guayaquil--Revolution of Guayaquil--The _Esmeralda_ Frigate cut out by Cochrane--The Expedition lands at Huacho--Huara--Cavalry Skirmish at Chancay--The Numancia Battalion joins the Patriots--Discontent in Peru--The Independence of Trujillo--Torre-Tagle--Junction with Arenales--The Guerillas--The Provisional Regulation.....235