gpore, when I went on a mission to the rajah, whom it
was desirable to keep neutral until the war in Mysore was brought
to an end. He was at Assaye, and journeyed in disguise across the
country with me, to carry the news of that victory to General Lake.
He took part with me in the cavalry charge at Laswaree, and in the
retreat of Colonel Monson's column."

"That is quite good enough," Colonel Ochterlony said. "But I should
think that it would be the shortest and best way for you to
recommend him direct to Lord Lake, who would be able to put him in
orders at once. At the same time, I will send to Calcutta a
recommendation that some special reward should be granted to him.
There will be a large number of forfeitures of the estates of those
who have sided with Scindia and Holkar. I make no doubt that, on my
strong recommendation, he will obtain a grant of the revenue of a
village or two. Such a grant would do good by showing that
instances of fidelity, even in the case of a private soldier, do
not go unnoticed or unrewarded. We expect the general's arrival
here in a couple of days."

"I shall be very glad, sir, if only because my uniform is coming on
with his baggage. At present, with my white face and this showy
native dress, I feel that I am stared at by everyone I meet. The
uniform that Captain Ewart lent me I had to leave behind, when I
made my escape."

"It will not inconvenience him, poor fellow," the colonel said,
"for he was almost cut in two, by a cannon shot, as the enemy
advanced to the last assault."

When the general arrived within three miles of the city, Harry rode
out to his camp and, having first obtained his uniform, went in to
report himself.

"So you got through safely, Captain Lindsay? I supposed that you
had, when the news reached us that Delhi was defending itself
stoutly for, had they not had some days warning, they could hardly
have held out for an hour."

"This is Colonel Burns's report of the military operations of the
siege, sir; and this is a letter from the Resident; and this is my
own report, of my doings since I left you at Agra."

"Thank you, Captain Lindsay. I shall have a communication to send
to Colonel Ochterlony this afternoon, and should be obliged if you
will carry it for me."

Harry bowed and left; and then joined the officers of the staff,
who were just sitting down to lunch, and were all glad to see him
again.

"So you managed to get through Holkar's lines, Lindsay?"