GAWILGHUR AND MOOHKTAGHIRRI. 
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mon ! it must be done ! I ’ve got the order in my 
pocket ! ’ These words, although they failed to 
transport the guns into the battery, fully illustrated 
the true character of this noble and devoted soldier.” 
The result of the assault of Gawilghur was a 
death-blow to the hopes of the chiefs who had con- 
federated to oppose the British government, and was 
immediately followed by a treaty of peace, which did 
honour to the generosity no less than to the diplo- 
macy of the great General who arranged it. 
The Peer Putteh Gate, which is represented in 
the annexed view, stands at the top of a rugged 
and difficult acclivity, which is called the Short 
Ghat, because somewhat less rugged and difficult 
than the others. The traveller who accomplishes 
the ascent is, however, amply recompensed for his 
labour, by the magnificent scenery spread out on all 
sides around him, and by the cool, refreshing air, 
which is the more enjoyable when contrasted with the 
close, unwholesome vapours of the ravines and jungul 
passes of the low country. On either side of the gate- 
way is a watch-tower, containing many small rooms, 
with embrasures which overlook the fortifications ; 
these were formerly used as places of arms. Sur- 
mounting the tower on the right is a spacious apart- 
ment, which, from the superiority of its finish, appears 
to have been the resort of the chieftains, and, when in 
repair, must have afforded them a delightful evening 
lounge. Over the entrance is a Persian inscription, 
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