After the initial success of the ambush, the Rangers were taken by surprise by the second force of 300 French and Canadians under Langy.
The Rangers now finding themselves outnumbered fell back to the more advantageous higher ground, where they were to temporarily stop the French counter attack. As the battle continued and darkness approached, Langy new he had to press the French attack before it was too late. Rogers knowing he would be overwhelmed, reluctantly gave the order to run for it! Given no need for further prodding the surviving Rangers were to flee, dispersing in groups of two and threes for the safety of their base camp at the lake four miles away.
