To check this movement, and prevent the already very difficult Afghan position being still further strengthened, Major White, who was in command of the leading portion of the attacking party, turned and made for the nearest point on the ridge.

It was now a race between the Highlanders and the Afghans as to who should gain the crest of the ridge first.

The Artillery came into action at a range of 1,200 yards, and under cover of their fire the 92nd, supported by the Guides, rushed up the steep slopes.

They were met by a furious onslaught, and a desperate conflict took place.
The leading officer, Lieutenant Forbes, a lad of great promise, was killed, and Colour-Sergeant Drummond fell by his side.

For a moment even the brave Highlanders were staggered by the numbers and fury of their antagonists, but only for a moment.