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motionless. I have no recollection of 

 anything after this till I found my- 

 self in a doli, or native palanquin, being 

 carried along on the line of march. It 

 appears I was insensible for three days, 

 and then a raging fever took possession of 

 me. Fortunately we were near a station 

 where there was a civil surgeon, and I 

 was carried to his bungalow ; by his skill 

 and God's goodness my life was spared, 

 and I am now able to relate this adven- 

 ture, and also to enjoy a very agreeable 

 evening in your society/ 7 



We young sportsmen listened to this 

 exciting story with breathless attention, 

 and did not rouse ourselves until the Cap- 

 tain had risen and wished us good night. 

 We sat for a long time talking over the 

 pros and cons of the war, and whether it 

 was likely to last or not, my impression 



