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With Clive in India

CHAPTER 7: The Siege Of Arcot
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The grove was inclosed by a bank and ditch, and some fifty yards away was a dry tank, inclosed by a bank higher than that which surrounded the grove.
In this the enemy could retire, when dislodged from their first position.
Charlie's heart beat fast when he heard the order given to advance.
The enemy outnumbered them by five to one, and were in a strong position.

As the English advanced, the enemy's two field pieces opened upon them.

Only three men were killed, and, led by their officers, the men went at the grove at the double.

The enemy at once evacuated it, and took refuge in the tank, from behind whose high bank they opened fire upon the English.
Clive at once divided his men into two columns, and sent them round to attack the tank upon two sides.

The movement was completely successful.


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