about a quarter to one
They had been reinforced by a company of the Rifle Brigade . Our front , therefore , was now entirely changed , and faced east instead of north . The Ashantis in vain tried to break the line , but desisted from their efforts . The firing died away , and it was thought that the battle was over , when at about a quarter to one a tremendous fire broke out from the rear of the column , showing that the Ashantis were making a last and desperate effort to turn our flank , and to retake the village from which we had driven them at eight in the morning . So near was the rear of the column to the village that the slugs fell fast into the reserve who were stationed there . Three companies of the Rifles were sent up to strengthen the line , and for three quarters of an hour the roar of the musketry was as heavy and continuous as it had been at any time during the day . Then , as the enemy 's fire slackened , Sir Garnet gave the word for the line to advance , sweeping round from the rear so as to drive the enemy northwards before them .