is
right."

At about 10 o'clock Commandant Krause received a message from Lord
Roberts announcing his presence on the outskirts of the town (at
Denver) and expressing a desire that the Commandant should personally
come and meet and conduct him to the Government offices, there to hand
over the "keys" of the city. This request was complied with. The
British were then seen entering the town, headed by Lord Roberts, Lord
Kitchener, and Commandant Krause. On arrival at the Government offices
the different officials were presented to Lord Roberts, who requested
them to remain in office until they were relieved of their duties by
an English officer.

The surrender of the Golden City was an accomplished fact!

[Illustration: THE SURRENDER OF THE GOLDEN CITY]

In conclusion, and as a contrast to this terrible period for the
Republicans, I may here be permitted to publish a letter written by
Lord Roberts to Dr. Krause, which will show in what manner the Golden
City was previously administrated and afterwards handed over to the
British troops on May 31st, 1900.

"ARMY HEAD-QUARTERS,
"JOHANNESBURG,
"_June 2nd, 1900._

"DEAR DR. KRAUSE,

"I desire to express to you how fully I appreciate the valuable
assistance you have afforded me in connection with the entry
into this town of the force under my command.

"I recognise that you have had DIFFICULTIES OF NO ORDINARY
NATURE TO CONTEND WITH OF LATE, and any weakness in the
administration of the town and suburbs at such a juncture would
doubtless have been taken full advantage of by the disorderly
element which necessarily exists in an important mining
community. THANKS TO YOUR ENERGY AND VIGILANCE, ORDER AND
TRANQUILLITY HAVE BEEN PRESERVED, and I congratulate you
heartily on the result of your labours.

"Permit me also to tender to you my personal thanks for the
great courtesy you have shown me since I first had the pleasure
of meeting you.

"Believe me to be,
"Yours truly,
"ROBERTS, F.M."

CHAPTER IV

MARTIAL LAW UNDER THE ENEMY

After her brothers' departure, described in Chapter I, Hansie fastened
her "Vierkleur," a broad band of the Transvaal colours, round her hat,
and announced her intention of going