Enemy reinforced from the south.' Then 'Attack renewed.

Very hard pressed.' There the messages ended for the day, leaving the Empire black with apprehension.

The darkest forecasts and most dreary anticipations were indulged by the most temperate and best-informed London papers.

For the first time the very suggestion that the campaign might be above our strength was made to the public.

And then at last there came the official news of the repulse of the assault.