midnight
`` The enemy made six assaults on Hanscom , which were repulsed . Broomfield now reported that he had lost connection with Hanscom . Silent wrote him : ` Push the enemy ; that is the best way to make connection . ' `` Desultory fighting continued until midnight , when the enemy gave up the task of re-taking their lost line and retreated . Thus ended the eighth day of marching and most desperate fighting ever known . `` The next morning an assault was made in order to take possession of high ground near the court-house , which was a success , without any considerable resistance . The rain was now falling in torrents .