Chapter 6

THE RICHES OF DELHI

Delhi famed for its treasures--General Wilson's order--Army anxious about prize-money--Batta to be granted instead--Indignation of army generally--Humorous placard--Interest on unpaid prize-money promised--Opinion of the Times--Prize-agents appointed--Early looting--A white elephant--Evidence of looting--The practice excused--A lucky haul--Scruples cast aside--Personal experiences--A tempting display--No proper account rendered--Method of search--A mine of wealth--A neglected opportunity--A happy thought--A wrinkle--A favourite hiding-place--An exceptional house--A mishap--Art treasures--"'Tis an ill wind," etc.--Pleasant memories

INDEX

LIST OF MAPS AND ILLUSTRATIONS

PLAN OF DELHI, 1857

PLAN OF THE MILITARY STATION AT FEROZEPORE

DELHI, FROM THE MOSQUE PICKET

THE SMALL PICKET, SABZI MANDI, FROM THE SOUTH-EAST

FROM THE SMALL PICKET, SABZI MANDI, LOOKING TOWARDS KISHENGANJ

SKETCH TO ILLUSTRATE THE ENGAGEMENT AT NAJAFGARH IN AUGUST, 1857

KING OF DELHI AS A PRISONER IN 1857

"HOMEWARD," NEAR JERRICK, ON THE INDUS

REMINISCENCES OF THE SIEGE OF DELHI, 1857