Siyar al-mutaʾakhkhirin 19.15.4

19.15.4

for the Governor has within the place no less than four or five thousand horse, and ten or twelve thousand musqueteers, with a large number of swivels, and a quantity of large cannon, disposed over every part of the walls. He has abundantly every thing necessary for a vigorous resistance ; and in case of need, he would be supported by the whole body of the nobles and gentlemen settled within the city. But there is more than "all that. Even after having got within the city, an enemy would find a resistance in every street, and would be obliged to renew the engagement ; nor does it appear, that the artillery which I have seen, will ever be able to make a breach into such stout walls and ramparts. A few days ago, when a salutary advice was given, no one would hear it ; and now, that all men talk of fighting, they only come to a slaughter, and to no purpose stand exposed round the walls, mounted upon their elephants, like so many marks to shoot at. One would think that the best expedient would be to avail themselves of some buildings close to the walls, in order to get over them ; after which they might march under cover of houses and streets, up to Moorid-qhan's house, which is on the water-side, and close to the citadel.