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THE RAJAHMH’S FORTRESS. 83 Buller came in sight on the mountains and his artil- lery began to crash into the town. ‘We rather surprised those fellows that came rushing down on us in their flight. If they had but known how few we were they would probably have made quick work of us. They took us for a whole regiment at least,” and Guy laughed at the recollection of their fright. “ But what a time you must have had, Buller,” he added, turning to a middle-aged officer with a short mustache and imperial who sat beside him. “TI had, I assure you,” said Buller. ‘ It was an awiul journey. Why, we actually had to cut our way in some places. Our guide assured us we could do the two miles in an hour. It took us just three hours. I was afraid we would be too late, and in fact there was not a minute to spare. You say your Indian servant and that man Forbes started down theriver on an idol. I met Forbes a month or two agoat Rangoon. Took quite a fancy to him. He’s such a cool-headed, reckless fellow. I suppose he’s safe on board the steamer long ago. And how many men did you lose?” “Two killed,” replied Guy, “not counting the missing sentry. I haveseven wounded in the hos- pital, though, including the fellow that was run over by the gun. He’s better this morning, and by the way, Sherston, how is the colonel getting along ?” “ Very well,” said Sherston. ‘“ We can hardly keep him inbed. The bullet only grazed his head COLUM 1OOO SS co