Marion did not lose a man, and had but two wounded.
In this engagement, our representative, Major James, distinguished himself, by singling out Major Gainey for personal combat.

But Gainey shrank from his more powerful assailant, and sought safety in flight.
James pursued for a distance of half a mile.

In the eagerness of the chase he did not perceive that he was alone and unsupported.

It was enough that he was gaining upon his enemy, who was almost within reach of his sword, when the chase brought them suddenly upon a body of Tories who had rallied upon the road.

There was not a moment to be lost.
Hesitation would have been fatal.