It was so severe that Sir William Lockhart determined to return to Bagh, the following day.
The arrangements were admirable.

The baggage was loaded up before daybreak.

The Ghoorkhas were to ascend the hills flanking the village, three companies of the Borderers were to form the advance guard, the wounded on stretchers were to follow, and the mountain battery was to take up a position to cover the retirement.

By eight o'clock the last of the baggage was near the nullah.

The helio then flashed to the pickets.