CHAPTER XIX.

Gakdul again Kababish The return journey to Gubat All's well !

RIGHT glad were we to see the place again, and more especially to hear that at last we should have definite orders of some sort ; for General Duller was there, and was coming back with us to Gubat to take over command of the whole advanced force. The i8th Royal Irish had arrived (on foot) from Korti, and they were also going on with us, but yet no orders had been received from headquarters to direct the movements of the Gubat force. Evidently everything was to be left to Buller's discretion however, we couldn't have had a better man. General Wood was in command at Gakdul of the lines of communication ; it was quite a pleasant novelty seeing two real live Major-Generals again, and we made certain that we should now push on with the reinforcements, and take Metemmeh at least, if not advance still further.