72 And Ammoron refused mine epistle, for he would not exchange prisoners; therefore we began to make preparations to go against the city of Antiparah.
73 But the people of Antiparah did leave the city, and fled to their other cities which they had possession of, to fortify them; and thus the city of Antiparah fell into our hands.
74 And thus ended the twenty and eighth year of the reign of the Judges.
75 And it came to pass that in the commencement of the twenty and ninth year, we received a supply of provisions, and also an addition to our army, from the land of Zarahemla, and from the land round about, to the number of six thousand men, besides sixty of the sons of the Ammonites, who had come to join their brethren, my little band of two thousand.
76 And now behold, we were strong; yea, and we had also a plenty of provisions brought unto us.
77 And it came to pass that it was our desire to wage a battle with the army which was placed to protect the city of Cumeni.
78 And now behold, I will shew unto you that we soon accomplished our desire; yea, with our strong force, or with a part of our strong force, we did surround, by night, the city Cumeni, a little before they were to receive a supply of provisions.
79 And it came to pass that we did camp round about the city for many nights; but we did sleep upon our swords, and keep guards, that the Lamanites could not come upon us by night, and slay us, which they attempted many times; but as many times as they attempted this, their blood was spilt.
80 At length their provisions did arrive, and they were about to enter the city by night.
81 And we, instead of being Lamanites, were Nephites; therefore, we did take them and their provisions.
82 And notwithstanding the Lamanites being cut off from their support after this manner, they were still determined to maintain the city;
