The Dorsets had now joined the Ghoorkhas and, after a halt, again made a rush across the open to reach the cover, the Derbys firing heavily to assist them.
Until our men showed in the open, they had no knowledge in what force the position was held.

Three companies of Ghoorkhas managed to reach cover beneath the cliff, but the path was strewn with the dead and dying.

Captain Robinson, after getting across with his men, tried to rejoin the main body, but fell.

Then the Dorsets endeavoured to join the three gallant companies of Ghoorkhas.

Rush after rush was made, but the head of each melted away, as soon as the fatal spot was reached.