than the consciousness
that the approbation with which his superiors are pleased to regard him
has been really deserved by him, on account of his ardent attachment to
his profession, and his faithful performance of its perilous duties. It
was with heartfelt pleasure that I heard I had earned the good opinion
of men of high rank and command; and I felt highly gratified in the
contemplation that, when retired from scenes of war, I could add to the
enjoyments of the domestic circle the comfort of being able to look on
my former life with satisfaction, and of fighting my battles over again
and again with delight. Glory had been my motto; laurels were my crown!

I then paid my respects to Brigadier-General Watson, C.B., colonel of
his Majesty's 14th regiment, second in command of this division, whose
cordiality and hospitality, for nearly a year that I was a constant
guest at his table, I can never forget. After wishing me joy of my
appointment, he said, "Shipp, as you are the only king's officer in this
camp besides myself and staff, I hope you will take a seat at my table
during the campaign." This hospitality I could not accept, the
commanding officer having previously given me the same invitation; but
the brigadier-general would take no excuse, but said he would settle
that with General Marshall. I lived with him till the month of May
following, in a most friendly manner, faring at his board in a very
sumptuous style. In his private character, General Watson was generous,
kind, and affable, and ever ready to do a good act; and in his public
capacity a brave, active, and zealous officer, who seldom contented
himself with directing things to be done, but actually saw them
executed. From the extreme indisposition of the major-general, he
undertook the more active parts of the several storms and sieges in
which the left division was engaged, as the continuation of my narrative
will show.

On the following day I visited the strong hill fort of Callenger. It is
situated on an immense hill, on the ascent of which the greater part of
the town stands. At the extremity of this ascent, the rocks are almost
perpendicular. In some places they are fifty and sixty feet high. On
these are built prodigious bastions and stone walls, with embrasures and
loop-holes, so that any approach by assault or escalade was impossible.
On its summit is a beautiful tank of clear water, nourished by a crystal
spring. There are also fields, gardens, an