Two of the nurses and myself ran over to look at them, and I never saw a more motley crew.

In the dim light of a few oil-lamps they represented many nationalities, the greater part laughing, joking, and even singing, the burghers holding themselves somewhat aloof, but the whole community giving one the idea of a body of men who knew they had got out of a tight place, and were devoutly thankful still to have whole skins.

Eloff and three principal officers were accommodated at Mr.Weil's house, having previously dined with the Colonel and Staff.

At 6 a.m.Sunday morning we were awakened by three shells bursting close by, one after the other.

I believe no one was more frightened than Eloff; but he told us that it was a preconcerted signal, and that, if they had been in possession of the town, they were to have answered by rifle-fire, when the Boers would have marched in.