"He and his escort were with the cavalry, when it charged the second line of their batteries.

Five of the escort were killed; and I may say that the others, led by their havildar, were among the first in at the guns." "I have just received news," the general said, "that Holkar crossed this morning, at Surajepoor; and was believed to be on his way to Furukabad.

He is evidently on the march to Deeg and, if he joins his troops there, they may attack Colonel Monson's force.

Therefore I intend to leave the tents and infantry to follow; and shall start at daybreak, with the cavalry and horse artillery; and hope to overtake him, especially as he has lately moved fast, and will probably rest a day or two at Furukabad." The next day the cavalry marched upwards of forty miles and, on the following morning, continued their journey.

They had fifty-eight miles now before them.