[234] This is the hill referred to on p. 246.
[235] Orders were given for the searchlight to be kept flashing throughout the night, to give the enemy the impression that the troops were quietly resting on Nomangci—a ruse that exactly served its purpose.
[236] F company (Capt. Forsbrook) was, however, at Mangeni. It joined the regiment on the 14th June.
[237] It so happened that a squadron of R.H., which, for a few minutes had gone astray during the gallop on top, had already been made by Major A.W. Fraser to occupy a portion of the position in question, and so prevent escapes then already beginning to occur.
[238] The battalion moved in line of companies, searching the bush-covered gullies en route; a number of rebels was come upon. A and H companies lined the river, whilst parties of D, E and G lined one of the sides of Dobo bush as it was being driven. The work done by the regiment, especially B and C companies, was very useful.
[239] It is believed by some that this man escaped.
[240] Cd. 3888, p. 185.