It was a long, weary pull up the hill.

The sappers had been working hard on the road, for the past ten days; but it was still very narrow for a whole division, and three mountain batteries.

At half-past eight the force reached the summit, and the advance guard sent back news that the crest of the Dargai was held, by the enemy, in force.

The enemy could be plainly made out.

They had with them a black banner, which showed that they were Kambar Khels.