[189] Where Vryheid now stands.
[190] When in December 1878 I was endeavouring to get Dutchmen to join, some queried my impartiality as Arbitrator in deciding claims for captured cattle—the South African form of prize money,—and I rejoined, “I’ll not take any for my personal use.” I gave my share towards erecting a memorial to Piet Uys in Utrecht, and all the soldiers of the column contributed.
[191] Gun placed on raised ground, thus firing over the parapet.
[192] Now Colonel Sir Arthur Bigge, K.C.B.
[193] General F. Slade, C.B., lately Inspector-General, Royal Artillery.
[194] We paced it afterwards—195 yards.
[195] Now General Laye, C.B.
[196] Zulu Chiefs told me in 1880, when they saw our tents struck at 1.15 p.m., they made certain of victory, believing we were about to retreat, and they were greatly depressed by our stubborn resistance.
[197] A very light waterproof of the day, advertised: “To be carried in the pocket.”
[198] Locally called the Upoko.