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TWELVE YEARS
OF A
SOLDIER'S LIFE IN INDIA.

If a soldier,

Chase brave employments with a naked sword

Throughout the world. Fool not; for all may have,

If they dare try, a glorious life or grave.

George Herbert.

TWELVE YEARS