In the meantime he joined Greene and formed part of his line perpendicular to our main line of battle, and part fronting the enemy.
On the other hand, Ewell, having obtained a foothold, swore he would not be driven out, and hastened to reinforce Johnson with Daniel's and O'Neill's brigades from Rodes' division.
As soon as objects could be discerned in the early gray of the morning our artillery opened fire.

As Johnson, on account of the steep declivities and other obstacles, had not been able to bring any artillery with him, he could not reply.

It would not do to remain quiet under this fire, and he determined to charge, in hopes of winning a better position on higher ground.

His men--the old Stonewall brigade leading--rushed bravely forward, but were as gallantly met by Kane's brigade of Geary's division and a close and severe struggle ensued for four hours among the trees and rocks.
Ruger's division of the Twelfth Corps came up and formed on the rebel left, taking them in flank and threatening them in reverse.
Indeed, as the rest of our line were not engaged, there was plenty of support for Geary.

Troops were sent him, including Shaler's brigade, which took the front, and was soon warmly engaged in re- establishing the line.
At about 11 A.M., finding the contest hopeless, and his retreat threatened by a force sent down to Rock Creek, Johnson yielded slowly and reluctantly to a charge made by Geary's division, gave up the position and withdrew to Rock Creek, where he remained until night.
Our line was once more intact.