As soon as they do so, sound the order for the men to fall back." "Where are your men, sir ?" "They are four miles away, at the spot where I told you to join me.
However, the mistake is of no importance.

I have sent off for them and, as soon as they arrive and show themselves, I fancy the French will retreat." He tore out a leaf from his pocketbook, and wrote out an order to Macwitty: "Leave Captain Ryan with his command to hold the river; and march at once, with the rest of your men, to the ford which we heard of, a mile down the river.

Cross there, and ascend the hills on the French right; scattering your men so as to make as much show as possible, and menacing the French with attack.

Tell Captain Ryan to redouble his fire, so as to prevent the French noticing the withdrawal of your force." This he gave to one of his orderlies, and told him to swim the river and deliver it to Major Macwitty.
When Terence had done this, he was able to give his attention to what was passing.

Across the valley his men had now ascended the hill, and joined the guerillas.