This, however, was but a temporary success.

The Indians merely changed their position and appeared on the flanks in increased numbers.

From the shelter of trees the foe were creating havoc among the exposed troops, and a general charge was necessary.

Highlanders and Royal Americans, acting under the directing eye of Bouquet, again drove the Indians back with the bayonet.

Scarcely had this been accomplished when a fusillade was heard in the rear.