CHAPTER II WE'VE GOT TO REPORT BACK

 CHAPTER II

SEPTEMBER 07, 1898

AN IMAGINEERED SUDAN CAMPAIGN

WE'VE GOT TO REPORT BACK

RETREAT FROM THE SEMAR RIVER SCOUT

For Chapter I see:

https://generalpettygree.blogspot.com/2026/09/chapter-i-reconnaissance.html

Left to right: ADC Grandmaison, Lieutenants Leighton and Bellinger finishing a rest break.

"We've got to report back with our findings. One more day's ride and we should find Colonel Sinclair's Advance Guard column," said Grandmaison.

"Yes, the Colonel has got to know about the five fords across the Semar. Plus, Ragnar Khan's Army was nowhere in sight and his mountain stronghold looked none too strong either with the wall collapse west of the gate," offered Leighton

"Bellinger then remarked, "Lucky for us those brave chaps who charged me the day before yesterday did not follow us. We'll get back easily, I'm think'n."

"All right then, let's move on. Troop forward at the trot, MARCH," ordered Grandmaison.

A moment later....

A new band of pursuing Ragnar Khan warriors burst from the seclusion of a wooded nullah (ravine).

Apparently led by a leader on a trotting Sudanese white camel.

The officers and two of Skinner's Horse with ready carbines turned to face the unexpected threat. Bellinger raised his automatic pistol and began firing to slow the foe.

Grandmaison shouted, "No! Disengage. We've got to get our report back to the column. Fighting these warriors will jeopardize our mission."

"Follow me. At the gallop!, "bellowed Grandmaison.

The warriors emerged from the woods pursuing at a shocking pace. Some....

Hurled throwing spears at the extreme limits of their strength.

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