Here the Indians again prepared for battle.

They concealed themselves so effectually as to elude all the vigilance of the scouts.
When about half the troops had crossed the stream, the almost invisible Indians commenced their assault, opening a very rapid but scattering fire.

Occasionally a warrior was seen darting from one point to another, to obtain better vantage-ground.
Major Russel was in command of a small rear-guard.

His soldiers soon appeared running almost breathless to join the main body, pursued by a large number of Indians.

The savages had chosen the very best moment for their attack.