The enemy were in position on hills in front, and flanking the lines of advance.
Measures were taken to cover the flanks with artillery, and to clear them while pressing forward, otherwise the Boer positions were carried by a charge.

"The whole division was set in motion.

For nearly five miles in perfect order they galloped on, until the head of the plain was reached.

It was a thrilling time, never to be forgotten.

Our guns held the enemy on our left, while the 9th and 16th Lancers had cleared the ground on {p.274} the right.