| As the headmost boats neared the fort the fire became hotter. |
| The headmost of the boats was smashed, and was a wreck on the bay. |
| A fine male ostrich being turned by the headmost riders, tried to escape on one side. |
| The headmost ship proved a two-decker of at least fifty guns. |
| This arrangement was made as we pulled towards the headmost prahu. |
| Though he endeavoured to near them, he intended not to make any attack until the Defiance had got abreast of the headmost. |
