To this the men answered at once, by "No fear, sir." The officers now pledged their honours on their swords to abide by these orders, and the men then promised to follow their example.
At this moment, just as the regiment was about to march off, Father Bertrand came up in his vestments, and, addressing the Colonel, begged for permission to bless the regiment, saying: "We may differ some of us in matters of religion, but the blessing of an old man and a clergyman can do nothing but good." The Colonel at once assented, and Father Bertrand, lifting his hands to Heaven, blessed the regiment in a most impressive manner, offering up at the same time a prayer for our success and for mercy on the souls of those soon to die.'] No.

2 column, under Brigadier Jones, of Her Majesty's 61st Foot, consisted of: MEN.
Her Majesty's 8th Foot 250 2nd Bengal Fusiliers 250 4th Sikhs 350 -- - Total 850 and was intended for the storming of the breach near the Water bastion.
No.

3 column, under Colonel Campbell, of Her Majesty's 52nd Light Infantry, consisted of: MEN.
Her Majesty's 52nd Light Infantry 200 Kumaon Battalion 250 1st Punjab Infantry 500 -- - Total 950 and was told off to enter the Kashmir gate after it had been blown in.
No.

4 column was to operate on our right.

It was commanded by Major Reid, of the Sirmur battalion, and was composed of that regiment, the Guides Infantry, and such men from the piquets (European and Native) as could be spared.