But our gallant Major was not to be easily intimidated.

With great coolness and presence of mind, waving his sword aloft, he cried out, "come on, boys! here they are!" and rushed headlong upon the group of enemies, as if perfectly assured of support.
The ruse was successful.

The Tories broke once more, and sought safety from their individual enemy in the recesses of Pedee swamp.
Marion did not suffer the courage of his men to cool.

In twenty-four hours after this event, he was again in motion.

Hearing of the proximity of another body of Tories, under Captain Barfield, he advanced against him with as much celerity and caution as before.