A History of the Mahrattas v2.c36.105

v2.c36.105

² As one of several instances of these hints, just after the convention at Wurgaom, when Mr. Farmer, Mr. Holmes, and Mr. Sibbald were present, Sindia was loudly extolling the conduct of their rearguard, which he compared to a red wall, ‘and no sooner beat down than it was instantly built up again (“each stepping where his comrade stood, the instant that he fell”). I hope,’ said Mahadajee, whispering in Mr. Sibbald's ear, ‘to see these fine fellows co-operating with my own troops by-and-by.’