Then, with a cry of consternation, they turned to fly; but it was too late.

Stanley cut down the man who was about to fire the hut, and he and the others then fell upon the Burmans, with sword and pistol.

Six of them were killed.

The rest were pursued but, dashing down to the river, they plunged in, pistol shots being sent after them.
Stanley remained on the bank, until he saw that they had fairly started to cross the river, then he re-entered the village.

Two or three frightened people came out from their hiding places, when Meinik shouted to them that all was safe.
"They have all gone," he said, "you need not fear being disturbed by them again.