A small party of Imperial Light Horse, gallantly led by Captain Yockney of B Squadron, came to close quarters with a group of Boers.

Five of the enemy having held up their hands Yockney passed them and pushed on against their comrades.

On this the prisoners seized their rifles once more and fired upon their captors.

A fierce fight ensued with only a few feet between the muzzles of the rifles.

Three Boers were shot dead, five wounded, and eight taken.