All were laughing, or talking, or singing victorious songs.
A halt was made, to destroy the stockade and the war camp.

The former was found to be extremely strong and, had it been manned by the enemy, the work of capturing it would have been very serious, indeed.
When they arrived at Esumeja, the garrison there could scarcely believe that the success had been so complete, and so sudden.
Bekwai was reached as twilight was beginning, and here the whole of the garrison, with Colonel Willcocks at its head, was drawn up to receive them.

The men were heartily cheered; and the Hausa company, which had done such splendid service, were halted and congratulated by Colonel Willcocks.

Then after three cheers the force, which had been on foot for sixteen hours, was dismissed, and returned to its quarters.
"Well, Hallett, how do you feel ?" "Better," Hallett said.

"I felt tired enough, after the march there but, somehow, I forgot all about it directly the fight began.
Everyone was so delighted and cheery that, really, I came in quite fresh." "I knew it would be so," Lisle said.