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And those who had gathered around the flagstaff dashed down the hill to join their respective corps. The Sixtieth Rifles, however, of whom two companies held Hindoo Rao's, repulsed the sortie, and all calmed down again; but the enemy's artillery continued to play, and it was evident that the foe had it in his power to cause great annoyance to all our pickets on the Ridge.
Loudly the bugles sounded the alarm all over the camp, and in a very short time every available man was mustered, and the troops were hurried forward to reinforce the breastworks at Hindoo Rao's house and on each side.
However, after a time, the British soldiers made a very visible improvement in skirmishing; and as they were also well manoeuvred by their officers, they were perfectly able to cope with the enemy. Hindoo Rao's hill was looked upon as the post of honour, and round it most of the affrays took place. It was held by Major Reid, with the Simoor battalion, and two companies of Rifles.
I cannot say that I am surprised because, having studied Bajee Rao's character, I have for some time been expecting that he would strike a blow at Nana. Still, I acknowledge that it has come suddenly, and the whole position of affairs has changed. Bajee has freed himself from Nana; but he has only riveted Scindia's yoke more firmly on his shoulders.
In one of the first skirmishes and it was a very severe one which took place under Hindoo Rao's hill, Lieutenant Quintin Battye was mortally wounded through the stomach, the ball coming out at his back. He was a joyous, boyish, but noble fellow, whose every thought was honour. He was carried into camp, and was well aware that his last hour was approaching. A comrade went to see him.
The action had commenced in earnest when we arrived on the ridge, and the brave defenders of Hindoo Rao's house were holding their own against enormous odds. Masses of infantry with field-guns swarmed in our front, yelling and shouting like demons while keeping up a steady fire. Darkness came on a lovely night, calm and clear without a cloud in the sky.
Sham Rao stopped abruptly, struck dumb. Kangalim stood before us! Her appearance was so unexpected that we all felt embarrassed. Carried away by Sham Rao's description, we had noticed neither how nor whence she came. Had she appeared from beneath the earth we could not have been more astonished.
Warrener's Horse were now at the station assigned to them. The musketry fire in the gardens and broken ground near Hindoo Rao's was very heavy, and a large body of the enemy's cavalry was seen extending into the plain, with the intention of pushing forward on the right of the Ridge.
Jones Fight at Kishenganj Meeting with an old friend A sad story story Story of C d A victim of the Meerut massacre massacre Strong feeling of revenge in all ranks A sortie Attack on Sabzi Mandi pickets and right ridge An awkward position Heavy loss of enemy Cholera and other sickness prevalent Fishing Provisions, etc., much appreciated General Reed resigns and is succeeded by General Wilson Attack on Sabzi Mandi and Hindoo Rao's repulsed Bodies of slain sepoys rifled Difficulty of preventing it General's approval of Colonel Jones's conduct The number of attacks by the enemy Sortie on our left Repulsed by Brigadier Showers Expedition under Major Coke Attack on right pickets at sunset Combat continues all night Enemy retires Loss of enemy Result of General Wilson's appointment We attempt to destroy the bridge of boats Demonstration by the enemy Pickets on the right harassed Metcalfe pickets shelled Brigadier Showers takes four guns Our reinforcements arrive under Nicholson His character Mrs.
A few days later he had Ghatgay arrested, by the sons of two of his European officers. Scindia was, indeed, most anxious to be off. He did not know that the Nizam had refused Bajee Rao's offer. He had received news of widespread disaffection among his troops at home, and felt that he could not rely upon those with him.
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