CHAPTER III.

Massena’s retreat from Santarem--Skirmishes at Paialvo; at Pombal; at Redinha--French politeness--Skirmishes at Casal-nova; at Foz d’Aronce; at Ponte da Murcella; at Freixadas--Lieutenant James Stewart--Combat at Sabugal--Skirmish at the bridge of Marialva; at Fuentes d’Onor--Battle of Fuentes d’Onor--Night panic at Sabugal--March to the Alemtejo--Cantonments on the Agueda--Retreat to Soita--Siege of Ciudad Rodrigo--Assault of San Francisco--Storming of Ciudad Rodrigo--Casualties--Anecdotes of General Craufurd--Military Executions--Siege of Badajos-- Capture of La Picurina--Storming of Badajos--Casualties--Harry Smith’s romantic adventure 71