Infantry bugles were sounding in the village, and there was a loud din of shouting, cries of alarm and orders.

From every house the mutineers rushed, musket in hand, but were shot down or bayoneted by the troops.

As the latter approached a large open space in the middle of the village a strong body of Sepoys advanced in good order to meet them, led by their native officers.
"Steady, men, steady," Captain Mallett shouted.

"Form across the street." Quickly the men fell in, though several dropped as a volley flashed out from the Sepoy line.
"One volley and then charge," Mallett shouted.

Some of the guns were already empty, but the rest poured in their fire, when the word was given, as regularly as if on parade.
"Level bayonets--charge!" And with a loud cheer the soldiers sprang forward.