Forming them under the shelter of some timber, he led them on, while the Maxim gun hi front of the engine poured a heavy fire over their heads into the breastwork.
Stopping the train some distance from Hatten's barricade, the officer in command of the attacking column began to derail his infantry.  Forming them under the shelter of some timber, he led them on, while the Maxim gun hi front of the engine poured a heavy fire over their heads into the breastwork.  Afraid to waste a shot, Hatten ordered his men to lie down and wait.