Old MemoriesW. Blackwood and sons, 1897 - 236 páginas Account of cavalry officer with Hodson's Horse before, Delhi, Agra, Lucknow during Sepoy Rebellion 1857; inc. winning of Victoria Cross. |
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... going to rise , that the 3rd Cavalry would also do so , and that they intended to release their comrades in gaol . The native officer belonged to my own troop , but as I was only in temporary command I did not know him very well , and ...
... going to rise , that the 3rd Cavalry would also do so , and that they intended to release their comrades in gaol . The native officer belonged to my own troop , but as I was only in temporary command I did not know him very well , and ...
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... going on in the neighbouring bazaar . They all knew me well , and at once greeted me with the welcome intelligence that their master and mistress had already made their escape and had driven away . They were naturally excited , but it ...
... going on in the neighbouring bazaar . They all knew me well , and at once greeted me with the welcome intelligence that their master and mistress had already made their escape and had driven away . They were naturally excited , but it ...
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... going by himself . I at once volunteered to accompany him , and my offer was accepted . I found the party all ready , and mounting a troop - horse , we started , merely putting a few biscuits into our pockets , as we felt we had no time ...
... going by himself . I at once volunteered to accompany him , and my offer was accepted . I found the party all ready , and mounting a troop - horse , we started , merely putting a few biscuits into our pockets , as we felt we had no time ...
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... booming of the guns as our forces were engaged , and every day my blood boiled to be allowed to share in all that was going on . But my time was to come : I had suddenly received an order to proceed with a detachment of 66 OLD MEMORIES .
... booming of the guns as our forces were engaged , and every day my blood boiled to be allowed to share in all that was going on . But my time was to come : I had suddenly received an order to proceed with a detachment of 66 OLD MEMORIES .
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... a matter of fact I was rather beat ) , and he then said , " Well , come along with me - I am going out for a reconnaissance . ' " " I had some breakfast , and we started with a small body of his men , and had 76 OLD MEMORIES .
... a matter of fact I was rather beat ) , and he then said , " Well , come along with me - I am going out for a reconnaissance . ' " " I had some breakfast , and we started with a small body of his men , and had 76 OLD MEMORIES .
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