He passed a house, but dared not seek admission, for he did not know who its occupants might be.

As he had no food with him, his sufferings from hunger were great, but still he persevered, concealing himself during the day, and only walking during the hours of darkness.

At last he reached the railway line to the north of Colesberg, and from there was carried to Bloemfontein, where he enjoyed a well-earned rest.

In the second week of March he returned to his commando, to the great delight of everybody.].