The Dorsets also were severely engaged.

The Northamptons stuck to their work, and slowly withdrew their wounded; but the number of casualties increased alarmingly.
Then an unfortunate occurrence took place.

A party of Northamptons, under Lieutenant Macintyre and Lieutenant Sergeant Luckin, turning a corner, were cut off.

It appeared that they sacrificed themselves to their wounded comrades.

One of the party was despatched for help, and evidently came across a small group of Dorsets.