These operations were fully reported each night by telegraph." These telegrams journalise the restlessness of the skilled warrior who looks beyond his minor _role_--beyond mere partisan scurrying to and fro--to the great something to which he contributes.
Lord Roberts availed himself ably of the disquiet caused by French.

As the fulness of time approached for the relief of Kimberley, the forces about Naauwport grew larger and more restless than ever.

Advance in menacing force was made not only toward Colesberg, but to the eastward, along the railroad to Steynsburg and Stormberg.

Parties of colonial horse crossed the country from Gatacre at Sterkstrom to French and Kelly-Kenny at Steynsburg and Arundel.

A general advance in force seemed imminent.