1. Together , the rebels attempted to cross the eastern bank of the Rawda Island and enter Yalbugha 's camp , but were rejected by Naphtha - artillery and arrows .
2. Together , the rebels attempted to enter the east bank of the Rawda Island and cross Yalbugha 's camp , but they were repelled by naphtha artillery and arrows .

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(b). yes...I think the answer is
(a).