"There is no mistaking the feeling of the troops.

They are burning to avenge Cawnpore, and little mercy will be shown the rebels who fall into their hands." "I should advise any of you gentlemen who want to write home," the Colonel said, gravely, "to do so this evening.

There is no doubt that we shall take those places, but I think that there is also no doubt that our death roll will be heavy.

You must not judge by their fighting today of the stand that they are likely to make tomorrow.

They know well enough that they will get no quarter after what has taken place, and will fight desperately to the end." Most of the officers took his advice.