In the evening the guns were brought in by the Kashmir troops, who were loudly cheered by the Pioneers.
Lisle had borne his share in the hardships and had done so bravely, making light of the difficulties and cheering his comrades by his jokes.

He had escaped the thirst which had been felt by so many, and was one of those who volunteered to assist in erecting defences, on the evening of their arrival at Laspur.
At two o'clock the next day, the rest of the force came into camp.
A reconnoitring party went out and, three miles ahead, came upon the campfires of the enemy.

They were seen, three miles farther down the valley, engaged in building sangars; but as the force consisted of only one hundred and fifty men, it was not thought advisable to attack, and the troops consequently returned to camp.
The next day was spent in making all the arrangements for the advance.

Messengers were sent out to all the villages, calling on the men to come in and make their submission.

This they did, at the same time bringing in supplies and, by night, a sufficient number of native coolies had been secured to carry all the baggage, including ammunition and guns.
A native chief came in with a levy of ninety native coolies.