He therefore signalled for assistance; and the 46th, and two companies of the Dorsets, were detached for that purpose.
Colonel Houghton of the 36th, who was now in command, retiring steadily, found himself hampered with wounded in the rough country; while the enemy were surrounding him in increasing numbers.

He was suffering heavily from the fire of the enemy posted in a small village; and he determined to seize it, and hold it for the night.
Three companies of the 15th and two of the 36th therefore rushed up the hill, and were into the buildings before the Pathans were aware that they were moving against them.

Those that delayed were bayoneted, the rest fled precipitately into the darkness.

Their fire, however, had cost us an officer and five men killed.
Major Des Voeux on the right, having rushed a clump of buildings opposite to him, made for a second one on the far side of the nullah, in which was a small square building.

The roof of the house had been burnt, and the charred beams were lying on the ground.