CHAPTER VIII.

Formidable attack on Water-kloof--The “Blacksmith’s Shop”--Slightly wounded over the eyebrow--Dictate report to Colonel Cloëte in presence of General--I am omitted in general orders--Proceed to Graham’s Town to request revision of the order--Interview with General Cathcart--Receive general order to myself--Offers of grants of land for the men who wished to settle--Remove to Blakeway’s Farm, 79