But the dead were in the minds of all.
About midnight we again observed flash-signaling over the star-lit sky.
It came from Colenso way, and was the attempt of our General to give us news or instructions.

It began by calling "Ladysmith" three times.

The message was in cipher, and the night before a very little of it was made out.

Both messages ended with the words "Buller, Maritzburg." It is said one of the Mountain Battery is to be hanged in the night for signalling to the enemy..