The enemy were soon seen leaving it, and the fire was then directed on the next place, with the same result.

Meanwhile Beynon had driven down those of the enemy who were posted on the hill; and general panic set in, the guns pouring shrapnel into them until they were beyond range.
The action was over in an hour after the firing of the first shot.
The losses on our side were only one man severely, and three slightly wounded.

After a short rest, the force again proceeded, and halted at a small village a mile and a half in advance.

A ford was found, and the column again started.

Presently they met a portion of the garrison who, finding the besieging force moving away, came out to see the reason.
In the meantime, the baggage column was being fiercely attacked; and an officer rode up, with the order that the 4th company were to go back to their assistance.