General Roberts's merit in war is decision, approaching, as in
Asia it should approach, to rashness. Warning General M`Pherson, who was creeping up in charge of a heavy convoy of munitions, that he might . be attacked, he sent General Baker with about 1,700 men to clear the hills in front, which was done in splendid style, the enemy being driven from hill to
hill in. disorder, and finally retreating on
Cabul. - They left
twelve gnus, which must have been most 'inefficiently served, for the British lost only eighty-six men, killed and wounded. The Afghans suffered a loss which the General thinks must have been considerable, but which may have been very slight, as they only fought well on one hilt They retreated, however, and General Roberts writes hopefully of being able to approach nearly to Cabul on the 7th, though, as he is careful to mention, he is keeping strong picquets to guard against the Ghilzais. That is, he is afraid for his baggage and his rear.
