It was known that there were still four stockades occupied by the Ashantis; and it was decided that two columns, each three hundred strong, should sally out the next morning, and each carry two of the fortifications.

The companies under Lisle and Hallett formed part of the force under Major Melliss, which was to destroy the stockade on the Bantama road; while the other, under Major Cobbe, was to attack that near the Kimtampo road.

After this had been done, arrangements were to be made for the attack on the other two stockades.
The start was made at ten o'clock.

At first everything went well.
The Basel Mission House was passed and, as they marched on without seeing any signs of life, it was believed that no opposition would be met with.

They advanced, however, with great caution.