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The troops had a quiet night, and the weary, worn-out men got
a little needed sleep. Thus the long and persistent attack on the
British frontier station of Malakand languished and ceased. The
tribesmen, sick of the slaughter at this point, concentrated their
energies on Chakdara, which they believed must fall into their hands. To
relieve this hard-pressed post now became the duty of the garrison of
Malakand.
The chapter, which may now appropriately end, has described in detail,
and, necessarily, at length, the defence of an outpost of our Empire. A
surprise, followed by a sustained attack, has been resisted. The enemy,
repulsed at every point, have abandoned the attempt, but surround and
closely watch the defences. The troops will now assume the offensive,
and the hour of reprisals will commence.
The casualties sustained by the Malakand garrison between 26th July
and 1st August were as follows:--
BRITISH OFFICERS KILLED AND DIED OF WOUNDS--3.
Lieutenant-Colonel J. Lamb, 24th Punjaub Infantry.


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