"We shall sweep them into the sea.

How many of them are there, do you think ?" "As to that I can say little, my lord.

I only heard a report that some ships and troops were to sail--some from Madras and some from Calcutta--but of the number of the men and ships, I know nothing for certain." "They have taken evil council," the officer said, gravely.

"I have heard that they gained some slight advantage, in Cachar; but there they had but irregular troops to meet, largely Assamese, who are but poor cowards.

This little success must have turned their heads.
They will now have our regular forces to deal with, and these will number a hundred thousand--or twice as many, if necessary.