CHAPTER VI.

End of first period of the Zulu war--Organization of fresh advance--Reinforcements from England--Scene in Durban--Disembarkation of troops--Cavalry camp at Berea--Lord Chelmsford's arrival at Durban--His reception--Review of Lancers and King's Dragoon Guards at Cato Manor--Plan of new campaign--Composition of No. 1 column--Composition of No. 2 column--Cask bridge over Amatikula--Forts Crealock and Chelmsford--Wood's reconnaissance to Blood River--Description of Blood River and its scenery--Appearance of Buller's Light Horse--Removal of Wood's Kambula camp--Grandier's capture and escape--His tale--Description of Dabulamanzi and Cetywayo--Death of Dabulamanzi. 184