He went through many manoeuvres, and gave a signal, when the whole number made a rush towards us, yelling and shouting, with their spears shipped.

When within thirty yards I gave the word to fire: we all fired as one man, only one report being heard.

I think the natives got a few shots, but they all ran up the hill and there stood, talking and haranguing and appearing very angry.

We re-loaded our guns, and got everything ready for a second attack, which I was sure they would make.

We were not long left in suspense.