Honourable conduct of Romana and his army 502 Sir John Moore pursues his retreat 503 The Bierzo 505 Disorders committed by the troops 506 Buonaparte stops at Astorga 507 Skirmish at Cacabelos 509 Retreat continued from Villa Franca 510 Treasure abandoned 513 The army collects at Lugo 514 Sir John offers battle 516 Retreat to Coruña 517 Sir John is advised to propose terms 519 Preparations for battle 520 The artillery embarked 521 Battle of Coruña 522 Repulse of the French 527 Death of Sir John Moore 529 Embarkation of the army 530 HISTORY OF THE PENINSULAR WAR. CHAPTER IX. SIEGE OF ZARAGOZA. ♦1808. JUNE.♦ Important as the battle of Baylen was in its direct and immediate consequences to the Spaniards, their cause derived greater celebrity and more permanent strength from the defence of Zaragoza. ♦PREPARATIONS AT ZARAGOZA.♦