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His purse was made of the cod of an elephant, which was given him by Herr Pracontal, proconsul of Lybia.
After incredible efforts, he was fain to retreat with the loss of some thousands. The French paid dear for their victory, Pracontal having been slain in the action. Nevertheless they resumed the siege, and the place was surrendered by capitulation.
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