On the other side they got the men into order, and led them on, the only thing that was possible under the circumstances.

These two leaders acted excellently throughout; and they now did their best to bring the men with honor through the disaster into which they had been plunged by their own headstrong folly.
As the Indians were immediately ahead, the array of battle was at once formed.

The troops spread out into a single line.

The right was led by Trigg, the centre by Colonel-Commandant Todd in person, with McGarry under him, and an advance guard of twenty-five men under Harlan in front; while the left was under Boon.

The ground was equally favorable to both parties, the timber being open and good.