Three companies on each side entered the bush, and soon succeeded in pressing the enemy into a path; where they were fiercely charged by the West African Field Force, under Major Melliss.

That officer was wounded; and Captain Stevenson, who was close to him, was shot in the chest.
For a moment the soldiers wavered but, almost immediately, dashed on again to avenge the loss of their officers.

The charge was very effective.

Those of the enemy who gradually assembled were bayoneted, and the rest fled.
Captain Stevenson's death was greatly regretted.

He and Captain Wright, of another company, had asked for leave to accompany the force.