A letter was intercepted from the guerilla chief to Cronje's son, who had surrendered near Rustenburg.

De Wet stated that he had gained two great victories and had fifteen hundred captured rifles with which to replace those which the burghers had given up.

Not only were the outlying districts in a state of revolt, but even round Pretoria the Boers were inclined to take the offensive, while both that town and Johannesburg were filled with malcontents who were ready to fly to their arms once more.
Already at the end of June there were signs that the Boers realised how helpless Lord Roberts was until his remounts should arrive.

The mosquitoes buzzed round the crippled lion.

On June 29th there was an attack upon Springs near Johannesburg, which was easily beaten off by the Canadians.