The guns had had to be left behind.

The advance was slow and, owing to the dense bamboo jungle through which we had to pass, and the steepness of the road, great caution was necessary.
"When we had reached a spot within a few hundred yards of the stockade, fire was suddenly opened on the Pioneers.

These, however, moved on steadily, without replying till, having worked their way close up to the stockade, they fired a volley; and then, with a loud cheer, charged with bayonets fixed.

The Derbyshire detachment moved up into support, and the position was captured after a sharp struggle.
"A small turning party, under Captain Lumsden, had been detached to the left but, after proceeding a short distance, they found that the road had been cleared to where it passed round a precipice; and that it was defended by a party of the enemy, behind a stone breastwork, at ten yards' range.

Captain Lumsden and several of his men were knocked over, and the party were brought to a complete stand.