Forty-one years in India: from subaltern to commander-in-chief

Chapter 20

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Sir Colin's preparations--The Alambagh --The Dilkusha and Martinière--Mayne's death --A tall-talk story--Ammunition required --A night march--The advance on Lucknow --Sir Colin wounded--The attack on the Sikandarbagh --Heroic deeds--The 4th Punjab Infantry