These must be enumerated without any attempt at connecting them.

The first is the long-drawn-out siege or investment of Schweizer-Renecke.

This small village stands upon the Harts River, on the western border of the Transvaal.

It is not easy to understand why the one party should desire to hold, or the other to attack, a position so insignificant.

From August 19th onwards it was defended by a garrison of 250 men, under the very capable command of Colonel Chamier, who handled a small business in a way which marks him as a leader.