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in the dark they made the fatal mistake of bearing 

 too much downstream. Suddenly the first man's horse 

 was in deep water and struggling for life the bank 

 was lost. One after another, exactly like a flock of 

 sheep, the squadron rode over the edge. In the dark- 

 ness and confusion no man knew what was happening, 

 nor that they had lost the ford. Nineteen men and 

 a great many horses were drowned ; an Indian river 

 is a wide swim. 



The tragedies of this tragic land were on every 

 side. India has been dearly bought, and we have 

 not yet ceased our payment. 



The pickets on the hills on all sides, for which 

 General Hart was noted, reminded us that we had 

 to pass by a certain time our picket at Fort Maude, 

 and at the same time show our pass. We tore our- 

 selves away from our hospitable entertainers, drove 

 off, and ended a memorable day, not only in a most 

 famous pass, but also in a camp on active service. 



