CONTENTS. ix CHAPTER XII.

PAGE Formation of the square Advance Sudden charge of the Arabs Action of Abu Klea Killed and wounded . 125 CHAPTER XIII.

The wells of Abu Klea A cold night Baggage and food at last Off again A terrible night-march . . . 139 CHAPTER XIV.

Formation of a zeriba Sir Herbert mortally wounded Seven hours under fire Advance of the square Action of Abu Kru The Nile at last 149 CHAPTER XV.

Back to the zeriba The whole force at last on the river-bank 161 CHAPTER XVI.

Reconnaissance in force round Metemmeh Gordon's steamers and troops arrive Building forts Sir C. Wilson's start 168 CHAPTER XVII.

Convoy sent back to Gakdul Wonderful cures Shaves Outpost duty, etc. Return of convoy . . . 177 CHAPTER XVIII.

The worst news possible Deliberations Convoy back to Gakdul On the march again 190