They did not attempt any stand against such a strong force, but took to flight at once.

The Apaches used their utmost endeavors to get away and they were helped by the roughness of the country.

They were pressed so hard, however, that they lost most of their horses and plunder besides a number of warriors.
Two Americans were wounded, one of whom shortly died; but the soldiers having "located" the Indians, as may be said, did not give over their efforts to punish them.

Pursuit was resumed at earliest daylight and men and animals did everything possible.

Over mountains, through ravines, around rocks, up and down declivities, the chase continued, until the cunning Apaches resorted to their old tricks: they dissolved, as may be said, into their "original elements"-- that is, they began separating until there were almost as many different trails as there were warriors.
Then in their flight, they selected the worst possible ground.