CHAPTER IX.

The Sz-wang's Domestic Life.--Approach to Nankin.--Interior of Nankin.--A Ti-ping Banquet.--Maou-lin, the Chung-wang's Son.--The Chung-wang's Palace.--The Chung-wang's Levee.--Ti-ping Chiefs.--Chung-wang's Appearance.--Council of War.--The Review.--Cum-ho.--The March.--The Ti-ping Army.--Its Organization.--Selection of Officers.--Equipment of the Army.--Its Formation.--The Enemy in View.--Their Retreat.--Preparations for Attack.--A Night Attack.--A Stockade carried.--Charge of Manchoo Cavalry.--The Repulse.--The Enemy retreat.--The Pursuit.--Complete Rout of the Manchoos.--Maou-lin's Bravery.--Return to Nankin 234