CONTENTS. 



CHAPTER I. 



Recollections of Early Life Enter the Army Quit England 

 Land at Calcutta Pleasures during a short stay On the 

 March to Chinsura to join detachment Arrival at the Mofussal, 

 and account of the journey through Near Chinsura Non- 

 arrival of baggage, and journey back to Calcutta in search of it 

 Meet with a few acquaintances Return to Chinsura Des- 

 tination changed to Moorshedabad A Skirmish with the 

 Nepaulese and their defeat First Encampment Adventures of 

 a Sporting Party 9 



CHAPTER II. 



Exciting Tale of an Ad venture' with a Tiger Arrival of Des- 

 patches and Reinforcements Again on the March Another 

 sharp engagement with the Nepaulese Renewed Marching and 

 description of the guides Treaty with a Native Deserter Falling 

 in with the enemy, and renewed attack Wounded - - 56 



CHAPTER III. 



A mysterious nurse Kidnapped In Prison An unwelcome 

 visitor Escape and journey with a friendly guide Narrow 

 escape from a Cobra Recaptured and condemned to death 

 A welcome letter Released from Prison Pursued - - 83 



CHAPTER IV. 



Weary hours passed with a mysterious deliverer Sleeping in 

 a tree A breakfast of eggs and honey News of the regiment 

 A guest of the A'otwal or Magistrate Parting with a true 

 friend Leave taking of the Kotwdl On the march in pursuit 

 of the regiment - - 124 



