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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