The Commander-in-chief then rode back to arrange the rear division of the army.
[Sidenote: He attacks the enemy at Monmouth Court-house.] These orders were executed with firmness; and, when forced from his ground, Lee brought off his troops in good order, and was directed to form in the rear of Englishtown.
This check afforded time to draw up the left wing and second line of the American army on an eminence, covered by a morass in front.

Lord Stirling, who commanded the left wing, brought up a detachment of artillery under Lieutenant Colonel Carrington, and some field pieces, which played with considerable effect on a division of the British which had passed the morass, and was pressing on to the charge.

These pieces, with the aid of several parties of infantry, effectually stopped the advance of the enemy.
[Sidenote: The action severe but not decisive.] Finding themselves warmly opposed in front, the British attempted to turn the left flank of the American army, but were repulsed.

They then attempted the right with as little success.

General Greene had advanced a body of troops with artillery to a commanding piece of ground in his front, which not only disappointed the design of turning the right, but enfiladed the party which yet remained in front of the left wing.