CHAPTER V.

Badajos.--Its Capture by the French.--Attempts to retake it by the English.--Wellington invests it in Person.--Assault upon Fort Christoval.--Storming of the Town.--Terrific Conflict--The place sacked by the Victors.--Disgraceful Drunkenness and Debauchery of the Troops.--The Main Body of the Army depart for Beira, 160