Having descended the pass, a native gave them the route that would lead to the capture of a large herd of cattle that they had not yet discovered.

They once more ascended the mountain by a different path, and arriving at the kraal they commenced driving off the vast herd of cattle.

The Latookas, who had not fought while their wives and children were being carried into slavery, now fronted bravely against the muskets to defend their herds, and charging the Turks they drove them down the pass.
It was in vain that they fought; every bullet aimed at a Latooka struck a rock, behind which the enemy was hidden.

Rocks, stones, and lances were hurled at them from all sides and from above.

They were forced to retreat.