CHAPTER IX.

Last review by the Duke of Wellington--1st Battalion again embark for Kaffraria--Disasters of the ‘Megæra’--Landing at Algoa bay--Marches up the country--Skirmishes at Mundell’s Krantz; at Ingilby’s farm--Reconnaissance to the Waterkloof and Blinkwater--Patrols and reconnaissances--Attack on the Waterkloof--General Cathcart’s General Order--Escorts--Final attack on the Waterkloof--Road-making and patrols--Expedition to Moshesh’s country--Battle of Berea--Death of the Duke of Wellington--Riflemen guard and escort his body--His funeral-- Return of the 2nd Battalion to England--The Prince Consort appointed Colonel-in-Chief--Return of the 1st Battalion--General Cathcart’s order on that occasion--Camp at Chobham 269