It was Lord Dundonald's Irregulars--Imperial Light Horse, Natal Carbineers, Natal Police, and Border Mounted Rifles.
The road was crammed on both sides with cheering and yelling crowds--soldiers off duty, officers, townspeople, Kaffirs, and coolies, all one turmoil of excitement and joy.

By the post office General White met them, and by common consent there was a pause.

Most of his Staff were with him too.

In a very few words he welcomed the first visible evidence of relief.

He thanked his own garrison for their splendid service in the defence, and added that now he would never have to cut down their rations again, a thing that always went to his heart.
Then followed roar after roar of cheering--cheers for White, for Buller, for Ward, for many others.