The report reaching Lord Wellington seems to have glossed over the epic quality of the charge and emphasised the overlong pursuit. After receiving Marshal Beresford's report, Wellington issued a particularly harsh reprimand to the regiment calling them "a rabble" and threatening to remove their horses from them and send the regiment to do duty at Lisbon. The officers of the regiment then wrote a collective letter to Wellington detailing the particulars of the action.
The report that reached Lord Wellington appears to have downplayed the heroic nature of the charge and emphasized the lengthy pursuit. After receiving Marshal Beresford's report, Wellington delivered a harsh reprimand to the regiment, calling them "a rabble" and threatening to remove their horses and send them to Lisbon. The officers then wrote a joint letter to Wellington outlining the specifics of the battle.