They then made an attempt to get to the top of the mountain, but their way was barred by a precipice; and they once more went back to the cave, where they remained all the next day.
It was then decided to make an attempt to cut their way out.

They started at two in the morning.

The enemy at once opened fire, and many were killed, among them Captain Ross himself.

Lieutenant Jones with seventeen men reached the little maidan, and there remained for some minutes, keeping up a heavy fire on the enemy on both banks of the river, in order to help more men to get through.
Twice the enemy attempted to charge, but each time retired with heavy loss.

Lieutenant Jones then again fell back, two of his party having been killed and one mortally wounded, and the lieutenant and nine sepoys wounded.