| 1 | They waited for the first cannon-shot. | |
| 2 | We heard the bang of a cannon. | |
| 3 | Grant heard the artillery booming and sent orders that it should stop. | |
| 4 | One, 21 guns, Lay down your arms. Give up the fight. | |
| 5 | A gun shot suddenly pealed forth and shot its flames into the air. |