The number of casualties was very small.

Hardly one, indeed, had taken place, except those caused by the first volley of the enemy.
In one of the houses they entered, a child was found asleep.

It had been left behind, and had not been aroused by the noise.

Terrified as it awoke, it clung to a white man for protection, and was taken by him to a place of safety.
The force reached camp at eleven o'clock, having accomplished their work with a success altogether beyond expectation.

At eight o'clock next morning, the column paraded for its march down.