The day was spent by those in the fort in examining the state of supplies; and despatching messengers to all the villages round ordering them to send in supplies, and coolies to carry the baggage.
On the morning of the 1st of April, Beynon was sent on to reconnoitre the enemy's position; and returned with the report that it was a strong one.

They had got very close to it, and had a fair view of the position.

Next morning the force started, the levies being ahead.

It was a fine, bright morning.

They crossed the river on a bridge built by the sappers.
Whe they reached the maidan, they found that it was a gentle, grassy slope.