# A Soldier's Daughter, and Other Stories

Author: Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902; Ewan, Frances [Illustrator]

Genre: Category: Short Stories

Language: English

License: Public domain

Source: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48297

Amazon editions: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=A+Soldier%27s+Daughter%2C+and+Other+Stories+Henty&tag=cyberlibrar00-20

## Summary

On the North-West frontier of India stood the little fort of Darlinger. It had been erected two years previous to the opening of this story, and was occupied by three companies of a Punjaubi regiment under the command of Major Ackworth. It was intended to act as a check to the incursions of the fierce tribes across the frontier. One of these raids had recently been made, and the major was about to start with two and a half companies and two field-guns to punish the invaders. He was a strict officer but not unpopular, being very particular about the comfort and well-being of those under his command; in other respects, however, he was a silent and reserved man. He had lost his wife a year b...

## Chapters

- [CHAPTER VIII](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/a-soldier-s-daughter-and-other-stories-48297/chapters/8/index.md)
- [CHAPTER V](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/a-soldier-s-daughter-and-other-stories-48297/chapters/5/index.md)
- [CHAPTER VI](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/a-soldier-s-daughter-and-other-stories-48297/chapters/6/index.md)
- [CHAPTER IV](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/a-soldier-s-daughter-and-other-stories-48297/chapters/4/index.md)
- [CHAPTER VII](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/a-soldier-s-daughter-and-other-stories-48297/chapters/7/index.md)
- [CHAPTER II](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/a-soldier-s-daughter-and-other-stories-48297/chapters/2/index.md)
- [CHAPTER III](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/a-soldier-s-daughter-and-other-stories-48297/chapters/3/index.md)
- [CHAPTER I](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/a-soldier-s-daughter-and-other-stories-48297/chapters/1/index.md)