Harry, seeing that all was lost, cut his way through the enemy's horse and succeeded in crossing the river.
[Illustration: Harry succeeded in crossing the river.] Colonel Monson continued his retreat, and reached Kooshalpur on the night of the 25th.

He found that the native officer in command there had declared for Holkar; but that the fort, which contained the elephants and baggage, still held out.

That evening Monson learnt that some of his Sepoy officers were in communication with Holkar; and two companies, and a large portion of the native cavalry deserted.
The whole of the enemy's cavalry now encamped round the detachment.
At seven in the evening Colonel Monson continued his march, forming his troops into an oblong, which the enemy in vain attempted to break.

On the night of the 27th, after halting for a few hours, he moved again, at one in the morning; but had no sooner cleared the broken ground than the enemy's cavalry made a desperate charge.
This was repulsed with great coolness, the Sepoys reserving their fire till the enemy were within bayonet reach.
At sunset the troops, worn out by fatigue and hunger, arrived at the Biana pass; but the enemy brought up their guns, and the retreat was continued.

The confusion in the ranks, which had been increasing all day, now extended; and the troops broke and fled to Agra, pursued by straggling parties of the enemy for the greater portion of the distance.
In consequence of this disastrous affair, it was decided that Lord Lake should immediately take the field; although the wet weather still continued, and a large tract of country was under water.