The next morning, epifanio is informed that he has killed 70 members of the rebel army. Epifanio tells his men that the main force is surrounded by enemy fire and that they must fight to stay alive. He tells them that if they join him in the center of the battle, they will be able to encircle the enemy forces and cut off their supply lines. He says that he will take all of the wounded because it will prevent a battle. Two hours later, the encirclement is broken up and the fire recedes from the camp.