Chapter 11

WATCHING FOR BULLER

Sir Redvers Buller's second attempt--A message from the Queen--Last sad farewells--Burial of Steevens and Lord Ava--At dead of night-- Relief army north of the Tugela--Water difficulties surmised--A look in at Bulwaan--Spion Kop from afar--What the watchers saw-- The Boers trekking--Buller withdraws--The "key" thrown away-- Good-bye to luxuries--Precautions against disease--"Chevril"--The damming of the Klip--Horseflesh unabashed--One touch of pathos-- Vague memories of home--Sweet music from the south--Buller tries again--Disillusionment--The last pipe of tobacco 209