A mile of ground was crossed by the fusiliers.
Three gallant officers--Dick, Elliot, and Best--went down; but the rush of the men was irresistible.

At the edge of the ditches the supports overtook the firing line, and they all surged into the trenches together.

Then it was seen how perilous was the situation of the Boer snipers.

They had placed themselves between the upper and the nether millstone.

There was no escape for them save across the open.