The sappers were armed only with carbines, which were uncertain at so long a range; but Lisle, with his rifle, brought down an enemy at every shot.
"That is a good one," he muttered, as a mounted officer at whom he had aimed fell from his horse.
He was startled when the man behind him said: "Hillo, young fellow, who on earth are you?
"I will tell you after it is done, sir," Lisle said.

"But I hope you will keep my secret." Some of the levies and a few Pioneers now came up, and they learned what had been the cause of the explosion.

The Kashmir company had not followed and, as the sappers were at work, they had laid down cakes of dynamite at the head of the pass.

One of the enemy's bullets striking these had ignited them, and the troops there were called upon to retire.

The enemy, seeing our men falling back, rushed out of their sangars and opened fire; but were speedily driven in again by volleys from the Pioneers.