XIII.

THE KNIGHTS OF MALTA. 1565 141-159

## Activity of Maltese galleys, 141--Fortifications of Malta,

142--Description of Malta, in 1565, 143--The Turkish forces, 144--Jean de la Valette, 145--Arrival of Dragut, 146--Siege of Fort St. Elmo, 147--Fall of St. Elmo, 149--Death of Dragut, 149--Siege of Fort St. Michael, 150--Ten assaults, 155--A false alarm, 157--Last assault, 158--Arrival of relieving army, 158--The survivors of the siege, 159.