But Wemyss was defeated, severely wounded himself, and fell into the hands of the Americans.

The failure of Wemyss, and the audacity of Sumter, provoked the anxiety and indignation of Cornwallis.

Tarleton promptly seconded the wishes of his superior, and rapidly advanced upon his adversary.
Sumter, hearing of his approach, and with a force very far superior to his own, commenced his retreat, and threw the Tyger River between himself and his pursuer.

Apprehensive only of losing his prey, and not at all doubtful of his victory, Tarleton continued the pursuit with about four hundred mounted men, leaving the main body of his infantry and artillery to follow.

As soon as Sumter discovered that the whole of the British army was not at his heels, he discontinued his flight, and waited for his enemy at the house and farm of one Blackstock, on the banks of the Tyger.