CHAPTER XI.

Destruction of Kaffir Crops--News from Head-Quarters--Reinforcements from England--Wreck of the "Birkenhead"--Arrival of Tylden's Detachment at Post--Preparations for Attack on Waterkloof--Disposition of Troops--March--Skirmishing--Rifle Shooting--Operations in Waterkloof--Taking of Macomo's Stronghold--Dispersion of the Enemy--Visit from a friendly Chief--Farewell of Sir H. Smith--Shelling the Kloofs--Chase after Kaffirs--Porcupines--Blinkwater Camp--Bushneck Pass--Covering Rifle Brigade--Public Funerals of Officers of 74th--Bivouac in ruined House--Snakes--Escape from Kaffirs--Rifle Brigade Camp--Attack on Captain Moody's Escort--Grahams Town--Lakeman's Volunteers 208