On the far side of the opposite range could be seen great masses of tribesmen, with a dozen standards.
The 1st and 2nd Ghoorkhas, the Dorsets, and the Derbys were sent on; while the Gordons took up a position to cover the advance, with long-range volleys.

As the regiments climbed up, three mountain guns massed on the Chagru Kotal; and another one, which had come in with the Northampton from Fort Lockhart, opened fire.

The enemy replied, at long range, upon the advance guard of the Ghoorkhas, as they went up the centre nullah.

The little Ghoorkhas came steadily on and, at six hundred yards, opened fire in volleys.

This and the fire of the guns was too much for the tribesmen, who ceased to show themselves.