Haasbroek's commando had been detached by De Wet to make a feint at another pass while he made his way through the Springhaan.

Parsons's force followed Haasbroek up and engaged him, but under cover of night he was able to get away and to join his leader to the north of Thabanchu.

On December 13th, this, the second great chase after De Wet, may be said to have closed..