But that is not all.

This affair, which might have had such grave consequences, coming so soon upon the heels of Major Berkeley's business, has driven Lord Wellington to a step regarding which this letter will instruct you." Sir Terence broke the seal.

The letter, penned by a secretary, but bearing Wellington's own signature, ran as follows: "The bearer, Captain Stanhope, will inform you of the particulars of this disgraceful business of Captain Garfield's.

The affair following so soon upon that of Major Berkeley has determined me to make it clearly understood to the officers in his Majesty's service that they have been sent to the Peninsula to fight the French and not each other or members of the civilian population.

While this campaign continues, and as long as I am in charge of it, I am determined not to suffer upon any plea whatever the abominable practice of duelling among those under my command.