CHAPTER XI.

Natal and the Zulu War.

Slow Progress of Natal--Limited White Population--Constitution and General History--Rise of the Zulu Power--From the Days of Tshaka to those of Cetywayo--A Curious British Encouragement of Native Strength--Bravery and Good Qualities of the Zulus--Lust of Conquest and Cruelty in War--Cetywayo's Impis Threaten the Boers of the Transvaal and the English of Natal--Sir Bartle Frere Arrives at Cape Town as High Commissioner and Considers War Necessary in Order to Avert Massacre--Takes the Initiative and British Forces Invade Zululand--Lord Chelmsford in Command--Isandlhwana, Rorke's Drift and Ulundi--Sir Bartle Frere Recalled and Sir Garnet Wolseley Sent Out--Settlement of the Zulu Troubles--A Curious Portion of a Complex Problem--Ensuing Advancement of Natal