[177] Cd. 3027, 1906, p. 12.
[178] Son of the late loyal Chief Zibebu.
[179] The convoy found the Buffalo River full and experienced trouble in fording the waggons. Every precaution was taken when travelling in Zululand. A lager was formed each night with the waggons, and a light barbed-wire fence erected 50 yards therefrom. The force stood to arms at 4 a.m. every day.
[180] The rebels occupied a position from which every movement by Mackay's force, ever since it left the magistracy, could be plainly seen. They, moreover, had two other outlooks which were visible from the magistracy.
[181] This is the district whose Chiefs had, but a few days before, offered their services against Bambata and Sigananda.
[182] Cd. 3027, p. 67.
[183] Cd. 3027, p. 67.