two o'clock
It was evident that the Saransur was the retreat of the Maidan Zakka-Khels , for all round were evidences of encampments : fire-stained walls , caves , and bags of grain . It was deserted by the tribesmen , who had been taken by surprise , and had left hurriedly . General Westmacott was anxious to be off , as it was probable that the fighting men of the enemy had merely hurried off to place their families under cover , and would return as soon as they had done so . At two o'clock the return march began . A company of the Northamptons were placed within range of the wooded slope , which should have been covered by the Dorsets , had they come up . They were suddenly fired upon , and the men fell fast . Another company came up to help them .