He crossed the Jumna at Muttra, and there learned that Holkar had, the night before, arrived within twelve miles of the town; and was, as usual, destroying everything before him.

Harry continued his course to Cod, within a mile or two of Alighur, which he reached late in the evening.
The capture of the fort, believed to be impregnable, had had the effect of producing so profound a respect for the British arms that Harry, on his arrival, was received by the principal men of the town; and a large house was placed at his disposal, for himself and his escort.

Supplies were at once furnished and, when a meal had been eaten and the horses attended to, the troops lay down for the night.
Harry had been informed that a horseman had brought in news that the British army had arrived at Bareilly.

He started at daybreak and, late the next evening, after a ride of over one hundred miles, rode into Lord Lake's camp.
"What news do you bring ?" the general asked, as he alighted from his horse.
"I have to report, sir, that on the 13th the force under General Fraser attacked the enemy, who were very strongly posted within gunshot of the fortress of Deeg.

After hard fighting he completely defeated them, captured eighty-seven of their guns, and drove them from under the guns of Deeg, which at once opened fire on us.