For some reason, either of lethargy, cowardice, or treachery, Snyman had not brought up the supports which might conceivably have altered the result.

It was a gallant attack gallantly met, and for once the greater wiliness in fight was shown by the British.

The end was characteristic.

'Good evening, Commandant,' said Powell to Eloff; 'won't you come in and have some dinner ?' The prisoners--burghers, Hollanders, Germans, and Frenchmen--were treated to as good a supper as the destitute larders of the town could furnish.
So in a small blaze of glory ended the historic siege of Mafeking, for Eloff's attack was the last, though by no means the worst of the trials which the garrison had to face.

Six killed and ten wounded were the British losses in this admirably managed affair.