Behind them came the baggage of the brigade and headquarters, the rear of the leading column being brought up by the 36th Sikhs.

General Kempster's Brigade followed, in as close order as possible; having detached portions of the 1st and 2nd Ghoorkhas, and the 2nd Punjab Infantry, to flank the whole force.
The Malikdin Khels were staunch to their word, and not a single shot was fired till the force had passed through the defile.

The difficulties, however, were great, for the troops, baggage, and followers had to wade through the torrent, two-thirds of the way.
The flanking had used up all the Ghoorkhas, and the Borderers now became the advance guard.
Everything seemed peaceful, and the regiment was halfway across the small valley, when a heavy fire was opened on the opposite hill.
General Westmacott was in command of the brigade.

The Borderers were to take and hold the opposite hill, supported by a company of Dorsets and of Scottish Fusiliers.

The battery opened fire, while a party turned the nearest sangars on the right flank.