The enemy, moreover, were firing on our flank, and it was thought that they might be working round to attack the rear.

An effort was therefore made to cut a path through the bush, under the impression that it was not so thick inside.

The jungle grass, however, prevented this from being carried out, and the heavy gun was therefore ordered up.
When it began to play upon the fort, as far as could be determined, the enemy's fire grew momentarily heavier.

Then it was seen that a number of men were firing from a high tree, in the rear of the stockade.

Colour Sergeant Foster turned a Maxim upon it.