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Ladysmith

CHAPTER XV
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"Bloody Mary" (now politely called the "Princess Victoria") threw five shells along the top of Bulwan.

A Naval 12-pounder sent three against the face of the hill.

Again it was intended to catch the Boer gunners and guard as they were getting up and preparing breakfast.
_January 4, 1900._ No news came in, and it was a day as dull as peace, but for some amenities of bombardment.
The Surprise Hill howitzer tried a longer range.

At lunch "Bulwan Billy" made some splendid shots close to our little mess and burst the tanks at Taylor's mineral water works.

In the wet afternoon the big gun's work was less dignified.


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