At that time, against the commander's orders, a white flag was hoisted under instructions from the sergeant in charge of signals, but the flag coiled itself around the mast and as a result was not spotted by the Indians, who continued their barrage.
A white flag was hoisted under instructions from the sergeant in charge of signals. This was against the commander's orders. This was at that time. The flag coiled itself around the mast and as a result was not spotted by the Indians. This was at that time. The Indians continued their barrage.