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Swinley, 31st Punjaub Infantry.
NATIVE RANKS.
Killed . . . . . . . 2
Wounded . . . . . . 13

On the morning of the 29th signalling communication with Chakdara was
for a few moments re-established. The garrison of that post announced
their safety, and that all attacks had been repulsed with heavy loss,
but they reported that ammunition and food were both running short.
During the day the enemy again retired to the plain to rest, and prepare
for the great attack, which they intended making that night. The hour
would be propitious. It was Jumarat, on which day the prophet watches
with especial care over the interests of those who die for the faith.
Besides, the moon was full, and had not the Great Fakir declared that
this should be the moment of victory? The Mullah exhorted them all to
the greatest efforts, and declared that he would himself lead the
assault. To-night the infidels would be utterly destroyed.
Meanwhile the troops were busily employed, in spite of their terrible
fatigues, in strengthening the defences.


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