He formed his men (fewer than thirty) in a solid body, himself in the centre, having previously addressed them and told them how to act, de; saying that all depended upon their coolness and courage, and that they could not be taken if true to themselves, &c. &c. His said he was much assisted in this by Slaughter or Slater, a sergeant, who formed his men and harangued them. Kipp continued his charges for an hour and a half, and was wounded and lost his horse which was killed. His party consisted of about sixty. [margin: x a solid square. 25.]

His said he was much assisted in this by Slaughter or Slater, a sergeant, who formed his men and harangued them. Kipp continued his charges for an hour and a half, and was wounded and lost his horse which was killed. His party consisted of about sixty. [margin: x a solid square. 25.]