The general consensus in the Queen's camp was that the Rebels had been dealt a serious blow (See
Battle of Rocky's Road) and were no immediate threat. Senior officers had been recalled to the capital to discuss plans for a winter offensive and news that the Rebels had already reorganized and relaunched their offensive caught the Queen's forces off guard.
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| The newly raised 'B' Company of the Fort Henry Garrison and 'A' company, the Victoria Rifles, were ordered to hold the bridge over the Haistee River until reinforcements could reach them. |
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| The Rebel army rushed on to the field only to find the road blocked. |
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| The Rebel's initial advance was checked with heavy losses but the attack was soon renewed. |
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| At last the Rebels managed to push over the bridge. |
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| Late in the day, the 2nd Cavalry charged into the Highlanders flank and broke the line, but at a terrible cost. |
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| Supported by the rallied Highlanders, the Fusiliers easily repulsed a direct assault of the vital ridge which blocks the road forward. The Rebels were forced to fall back and reconsider their options. |
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