CHAPTER XII.

Raid across the Umvolosi by Buller--Gallant rescue of a sergeant by Lord William Beresford--Buller's losses--Umvolosi crossed by the main body--Formation of troops into square--Total numbers--Firing of kraals--Advance of Zulus from Ulundi--The Zulu attack--Repulse of Zulus--Pursuit by Cavalry--Death of Wyatt-Edgell--Losses of both sides--Withdrawal of English army--Effects of the battle of Ulundi--Surrender of 700 Zulus to Crealock--Cause of retreat after Ulundi--Resignation of Lord Chelmsford--His farewell parade--Epitome of work done by 1st column, and why it was not present at Ulundi--Ondini burnt by Barrow. 337