CHAPTER VI.

My report to General commanding on state of the road--Offend the staff, but receive present of charger from General--Surprised at close proximity of Kaffirs--Offer to take nearer view--Am snubbed in consequence--Assigned post of advanced-guard in general attack under General Napier--Ascent of the Water-kloof--Ordered to dislodge Kaffirs from Horse-shoe line of Bush--In action-- Hesitation--Success--Second attack under artillery-fire--The Minie rifle again--Kaffir devotion--Their nature, and how to fight them--Am thanked in general orders, 51