CHAPTER XVII. 



ACCOUNT OF THE MAHRATTA ARMY; 



WITH THE MANNERS AND CUSTOMS OF THE VARIOUS NATIONS 



AND TRIBES OF WHICH IT WAS FORMED. 



1775. 



A various host they came — whose ranks display- 

 Each mode in which the warrior meets the right: 



The deep battalion locks its firm array., 



And meditates his aim the marksman light ; 



Far glance the line of sabres flashing bright,, 



Where mounted squadrons shake the echoing mead; 



Lacks not artillery, breathing flame and night, 

 Nor the fleet ordnance whirl'd by rapid steed., 

 That rivals lightning's flash in ruin and in speed. 



A various host — from diverse realms they come. 



Brethren in arms, the Indian chief to aid. W. Scott. 



