 Meanwhile, Harper, in temporary command of Sharpe's company, tricks the French by pretending to be dead.The British win the fight - although Harper is devastated by the death of his youngest rifleman, Perkins (Lyndon Davies), killed by a rebel in the Irish Company, who Harper, hungry for revenge, ultimately kills.As the battle draws to a close, Kiely is killed by Loup when he tries to free his pregnant wife.