It could not be that he belonged to the family of Paul Botha, of Kroonstad, for Jan Botha and his household (amongst whom was his son Jan, an excellent veldtcornet) were true Afrikanders.

And even if he did belong to the family of Paul Botha, then the difference in his feelings and actions from those of other members of his family was no greater than that, alas! which frequently occurred in many families during this war.
One member put everything at the disposal of his country, whereas another of the same name did everything possible against his country and his people.

But there was no such discord here.

The two old brothers of Mr.Botha, Philip and Hekky, were heart and soul with us.
Potchefstroom was not at that time in the hands of the English.

I rode over to the town, and then it was that the well-known photo was taken of me that has been spread about everywhere, in which I am represented with a Mauser in my hand.