On the far side the hill slopes away to the Khanki Valley.
"We are going to begin with a sharpish climb," Lisle said to another officer.

"If those fellows on the top of the cliff stick to their work, we shall have a very hot time of it." "I expect the guns will clear them off," the other said.
"They may do that for a moment but, as we get up to the top, they will rush forward again; if they have the same pluck as the fellows I fought against, before." As soon as the advance began, the enemy came into action; but the two batteries opened upon them, and their fire slackened somewhat.
The climb was a severe one, indeed; the road became worse and worse as they advanced and, at one place, a ridge between two spurs had to be crossed with barely a foot of purchase way, and a sheer drop on both sides.

When they were within two hundred yards from the summit, they had to cross an open space.

The Borderers and Ghoorkhas were in front; and the latter were ordered to carry the position, while the Borderers covered their advance.
The Ghoorkhas advanced in a couple of rushes and, as they neared the summit, the enemy bolted.

The Goorkhas pursued; but they did not go far, as the general, who had been with the advance guard throughout, recalled them.