only road left open to them, the one by which they had
advanced, the jungle being impervious in every other direction. The
fire of the enemy was still very severe, and each instant more of the
British were falling.

Most of the native dooly-bearers and guides had in a cowardly and
treacherous manner decamped; and it was therefore necessary to employ
every man in carrying the wounded. As, under these circumstances, it
was impossible to carry off the guns, they were spiked, and the
carriages destroyed. The party were compelled even to leave their dead
on the field. The enemy kept up a distant fire, but never ventured to
approach within fighting distance of the rear, which was manfully
covered by the grenadier company of the 67th.

For twelve hours of a most fatiguing march did the dejected and mourning
party retreat towards Donabew, displaying in adversity the same courage,
discipline, and goodwill they had so often exhibited in success.
Lieutenants Glover and Bushnell, and also Messrs. Hinde and Wilson,
mates, though themselves suffering from their own wounds, successfully
exerted themselves in keeping up the spirits of their men, who, under a
burning sun, without water, had to carry the heavy burden of their
wounded leader for nearly twenty-four miles. At Donabew, the seamen and
marines embarked in their boats, and the troops were conveyed in the
_Phlegethon_ to Rangoon. The gallant Captain Loch was removed to the
_Phlegethon_, where he expired on the morning of the 6th February, about
forty hours after he had received his wound. He was buried near the
great pagoda at Rangoon, amid the general grief of all who served under
him or knew him.

It was not till some time after this that Mya Toon was dislodged from
his stronghold, by a strong force under Sir John Cheape, when several
officers and men were killed and wounded.

The war itself was soon afterwards brought to a successful conclusion.

CHAPTER TEN.

THE CRIMEAN WAR.

Towards the end of 1853 difficulties had arisen between Turkey and her
ancient enemy Russia. The matters in dispute were of no real
importance. Russia was persuaded that the Turkish Empire was breaking
up, and that the time for its partition was at hand, and that therefore
any pretext was good enough upon which to found a quarrel. France and
England, however, were not willing to see Constantinople in the hands of
Russia, and accordingly formed forces to assist Turkey. On the 30th