17/19 Though charging, the Devons steadily changed front and bore down upon the hillside. The enemy broke and fled headlong down. Such was their dread of the bayonet, they did not even attempt to rally in the spruits below, but, leaving prisoners and ammunition behind, without turning, made their way to their horses."[31] A bayonet charge rarely is awaited. In default of official reports, the author has depended chiefly upon the _Times_ correspondence, and upon "Four Months Besieged," by Mr.H.H.Pearse, correspondent of the _Daily News_.] Ladysmith was saved, but at heavy cost. |