Zane and his men had the advantage of being on higher ground.

Also they had four rifles to a man, and they used every spare moment for reloading.

Thus they were enabled to pour a deadly fire into the ranks of the enemy, and to give the impression of being much stronger in force than they really were.
About dusk the firing ceased and the Indians repaired to the river bluff.

Shortly afterward their camp-fires were extinguished and all became dark and quiet.

Two hours passed.