It was astonishing to see the line of English infantry advancing, under that tremendous fire, against the rising ground occupied by the dense masses of the enemy.
"Presently there was a movement opposite, and a vast body of cavalry moved down the slope.

As they came the red English line suddenly broke up, and, as if by magic, a number of small squares, surrounded by glistening bayonets, appeared where it had stood.
"Down rode Hyder's cavalry.

Every gun on our side was turned upon them.

But though we could see the confusion in the ranks, caused by the shot that swept them, they kept on.

It seemed that the little red patches must be altogether overwhelmed by the advancing wave.