of a postern gate unperceived and suddenly opened fire. Lieutenant
Munro, of Munro's regiment, was shot in the leg, and Count Teuffel,
a colonel of the Life Guards, in the arm. A body of Hepburn's
regiment, under Major Sinclair, rushed forward and drove in the
Imperialists, a lieutenant colonel and a captain being captured.

So hotly did they press the Imperialists that they were able to
make a lodgment, on some high ground near the rampart, on which
stood an old churchyard surrounded by a wall, and whence their fire
could sweep the enemy's works. Some cannon were at once brought
up and placed in position here, and opened fire on the Guben gate.
Captain Gunter, of Hepburn's regiment, went forward with twelve
men, and in spite of a very heavy fire from the walls reconnoitred
the ditch and approaches to the walls.

The next day all was ready for the assault. It was Palm Sunday,
the 3d of April, and the attack was to take place at five o'clock
in the afternoon. Before advancing, Hepburn and several of the
other officers wished to lay aside their armour, as its weight was
great, and would impede their movements. The king, however, forbade
them to do so.

"No," he said; "he who loves my service will not risk life lightly.
If my officers are killed, who is to command my soldiers?"

Fascines and scaling ladders were prepared. The Green Brigade
were to head the assault, and Gustavus, addressing them, bade them
remember New Brandenburg.

At five o'clock a tremendous cannonade was opened on the walls from