Major Donegan (R.A.M.C.) was called in to consult with Major Davis, of the Imperial Light Horse, who has treated the case with the utmost patience and skill.

Strychnine was injected, and about noon we recovered hope.

A galloper was sent to stop the message, and succeeded.

Steevens became conscious for a time, and Maud, of the _Graphic_, explained to him that now it was a fight for life.

"All right," he answered, "let's have a drink, then." Some champagne was given him, and he seemed better.