Don Alfonso is in command of all the Royal Forces, which number 5000 men with an available reserve to fill vacancies. His generals are: Tristany, Lavalls, and Miset, plus other independent commanders. The column is unable to advance until Berga has been taken. The city has been under seige since August 17 and capitulation proceedings have been taking place without result for 2 days. When Berga falls, they will be provided with a well fortified depot for their wounded. They lack ammunition and bayonets. Some are using old types of guns including muzzle leaders. The Catalans here will do nothing without pay and the military chest is low. The Republican forces in Catalunia cannot be less than 15 to 20 thousand menbut even with superior forces, they flee to the nearest fort. The Royal column, assembled near Prats, soon expects to engage an enemy column of 4000.