The Guelphs were however determined to resist thanks to the papal help, and the siege dragged for eight months.

The siege had dragged on for ten days and the situation was becoming grave for the defenders.

The siege dragged on for two months.

The siege dragged on and Philip was drawing closer with an army, while Edward was running out of money.

As a result, the siege dragged on for several years without conclusion.

The siege dragged its slow length along.

The siege dragged on and soon only the prince of Benevento was left.

The siege dragged on for two weeks, and still there was no sign of the fall of the fort.

The siege dragged on through autumn and winter with no sign of the garrison surrendering.

As the siege dragged on and a number of men were killed, Sawyers faced mutiny from his employees.