[287] A kind of pea, which grows very thick and tangled.
[288] Major Sir Henry Wilmot, Bart., received the Victoria Cross for his gallant conduct on this occasion. He has retired from the army. Nash and Hawkes also obtained the Cross.
[289] I cannot conclude the mention of Lucknow without noting that Havelock, whose name is indissolubly connected with it, was an old Rifleman. He entered the Army in the 1st Battalion July 20, 1815, and served in it till 1821.
[290] Dooly, i.e. a litter.
[291] Called Nawabgunge-Burrabunkee to distinguish it from other places of the same name.
[292] Major Harvey, Paymaster.
[293] The officers of Hodson’s Horse joined in this charge.
[294] ‘Sepoy War,’ 291.
[295] An exact counterpart, or repetition rather, of what occurred at Sabugal. See [p. 82].
[296] A champion who fights against infidels.