Some of the Volunteers without orders fired revolvers, and by this firing two soldiers were slightly wounded.

One Volunteer received a slight bayonet wound.
Then there was a stop and a parley, and the Volunteer leaders threatened to distribute ammunition.

While the parley lasted the Volunteers in rear of the column dispersed, carrying their rifles, leaving only a couple of ranks drawn across the road in front, who blocked the view.

When Mr.
Harrel perceived what was happening, he ordered the soldiers to march back to Dublin and took the police with him.
By this time wild rumours had spread through the city, and on the way back the troops were mobbed.

They were pelted with every kind of missile and many were hurt, though none seriously; and it understates the truth to say that they were in no danger.