CHAPTER I.
PAGE Attached to the French military staff in Algeria--The Minie rifle--Interviews with the Duke of Wellington and others--War at the Cape--I offer my services--Red-tape difficulties--Start for the Cape, 1
PAGE Attached to the French military staff in Algeria--The Minie rifle--Interviews with the Duke of Wellington and others--War at the Cape--I offer my services--Red-tape difficulties--Start for the Cape, 1