I enjoyed two battles--and the relief of Ladysmith is one of the things to have seen, almost the best, if not the best.
Every officer and correspondent agrees that I got the pick of the fighting and the "best story." By the way, I beat all the London papers in getting out the news by one day.

At least, so Pryor, The Mail manager tells me.

The paper was very much pleased.

We have now decided to come home by the East Coast.

It was Cecil's idea and wish and I was only too glad to do it.