The company wavered, and receiving no support, fell back to the shelter of the Richards house and outbuildings.

The next company (under Capt.

Carey) joined Capt.

Cronan in the rear of the house, and commenced firing.

Soon afterwards Private James Keenan ventured out too far and received a ball in the leg, near the ankle.
This hot reception, and the sharp fire of the Canadians, caused a stampede, and Gen.