He went on with his escort at daybreak, leaving us full of sympathy for his poor wife.

I sent by his bodyguard, under the command of another Dietrich, brother to the drunkard, who seemed a decent sort of man, a letter to General Snyman, begging for a pass into Mafeking to rejoin my husband.
Mr.Keeley told me their Intelligence Department was very perfect, as they had been aware of every one of my movements since I left Mafeking, and even of my rides during the last fortnight.

He also told me General Cronje and a great number of Boers had left Mafeking and trekked South.
This encouraged me in my belief that it would be better for me to be in that beleaguered town than to submit to the possible insults of Boer sentinels at Setlagoli.
The next day was Sunday, and in the morning returned the energetic Veldtcornet De Koker.

He had heard of my letter to Snyman, and, wishing to be important, had come to offer me a pass to the laager for a personal interview with the General, assuring me the latter was always very polite to ladies.

He even wished to escort me there that very day.
However, I had no mind to act hastily, so I made an excuse of the mules being away--also that I did not like to travel on a Sunday.