CHAPTER VII.

Sir H. Lawrence--Orders for home--Re-cross Sutledge--Jerosha--Scenes of previous engagement--Meerut--Leave for Calcutta--Down Ganges--Col. Cureton's farewell--Dum Dum--Calcutta, city, grand Ball--Sights--Embark for home--Bay of Bengal--Ascension--St. Helena--Doru Cliffs--Boats coming off--Relatives--March to Canterbury--Furlough--London--Meet Sisters and Mother--Deal--Battle--Anniversary--Buckingham Palace--Reviewed by Her Majesty--Claim Discharge--Causes--Take Ship for South Africa 108