At this moment I saw a wavering in the line of the Thirteenth.

The Fenians advanced in a loose manner, but in great strength.

Here the Thirteenth retreated at the double, but I did not hear the "retire" sounded for that purpose.

As the Fenians rushed upon the Thirteenth, we from our positions gave them two or three volleys, which seemed to check them, and their left swerved inwards from us towards their own centre.

While we were here in this position, Sergeant Bain, of our company, called out, "Retire, retire!" We then retired firing.