On March 16 they were to have met, but owing to some mischance, the northern force had to make the attack alone.

Cavalry skirmishers were sent right and left to cut off retreat, and the rest of the force began to fire on the adobe walls from muskets and a four-pounder.

The four hundred neophytes within responded with yells of defiance and cannon, swivel-guns, and muskets, as well as a cloud of arrows.

In their inexperienced hands, however, little damage was done with the cannon.

By and by the Indians attempted to fly, but were prevented by the cavalry.