The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-08-29

him, stating my hard case The Moulyie, though he
had very great antpathy towards Christians especially
English, still in every way good, feeling, warm
hearted man. and had declared his intention OF protect
ing and children Az steadst believer of the
Koran he thought il outrageous to harm them, Very
different the with the Mana Sahib.
As the Moulye could read and write English, had
not much difficulty in making him understand my de
plorable condition On piece Of dirty paper, in which
salt had been served TO me, managed to scribble
with bit of charcoal few lines 10 him, stating my
ia few words, and begging of him. in the OF his
prophet Mahomed TO help me. it was impossible TO
drag my miserable existence with the native soldiers
whose conduct TO me cruel in the extreme. The
Kind African, under whose advice acted not only prom
ismed TO take my note to the Mouyie but to plead my
cause for day after he brought verbal reply
from the Moulve to the effect that the Begun his mother
inaw, would take under her protection and that
should be OF the ladies of her household
The following day suit of clothes similar to those
worn by Mahomcdan ladies of distinction brought
me, and instructed to battle and proceed the
Begun Palace at the Kaiserbah
shall briefly pass the particulars of my CONVEX
sion to the Mahomedan faith and installation as a lady
of the household feel panied to think this period
of my eyentful existence suffice il to say that had to
contend with suierngs enough to bend and subdue any
woman The effect OF the ill-treatment had endured
tended TO make me downright hypocrite Icould have
been made to do anything and played my part
convert to the Mahonedan creed in style at which
feel astonshed now. / obliged TO learn by heart
portions Of the Koran, (hahomedan Bible) and had
mornings and evenings, to get through my deyotions
II excited the least suspicion in the minds of those
about of being Christian instant death would have
| inevitably followed When accompanied the troops
time ordered to be blown from gun but on
of hasty retreat fortunately escaped though
ut the time glad of the order for my life then was
we'll nigh intolerable
In every respect was well cared for and treated 10y the
Begun My health rapidly improved and the desire to
live now strong in | we'll aware that the
British would relieve the garrison of Lucknow and that
troops ON their way from England TO punish the
mutineefs.
have already mentioned that i became hypocrte
The Begun and the ladies of the household believed
TO be deyout Mahomedan was much praised when
said that thought the English would be able re-
eve the garrison to approach Lucknow.
Things progressed very favorably with me- The APP
proach OF General Haveock gave hope of
ping L was here might mention, during nearly the
whole siege, and oh how often did offer up my silent
prayers for the little band of heroes struggling life
against overwhelming force. 1.-THE way of God is in
the sea- aud His path is in the great waters His footsteps
not known But although thou saycst cans not
Him yet judgment is before Him. therefore thou
in Him.
Great was the Boosting around because General
Havelock had twice to fall back upon Cawnpore but
they miscalcuated his On the Esd of Sep
tember he and General Outram fought their way into the
Residency The muneers retreated hastily in every di
recon Even the little British force consisting only
1900 men, and these infantry and artillery with merely
a handful of volunteer cavalry inundated their ene-
miles, who appeared very numerous in fact countless
All that the miserable sepoys could do to occu
py oopholed houses round the garrison and keep up
ncessant fire.
Nearly month had elapsed thus and reports were
rife that the commander n.chie Of the British forces Sir
Colin Campbell, advancing efectuaily to relieve the
garrison, and the way in which he afterwards achieved
his purpose has been acknowledged by all excellent
The Begun, with whom putting up, was a
grim aud suspicious woman, and, when thwarted
noyed, acted with prompt cruelty She understood well
her position, and reaching her of the frequent
defeat of her troops by the British she irritable to
the last degree On the approach of the commanderin
chief her equanimty entirely fosook her. She treated
with great severity and abused frequently calling
Katfr, unbelieyer, hypocrte, slut and serpent
who would yet sting her benefactors. Her treatment
Of at last became cruel tried to bear up with her
ll-humor rs well as could, for to have said word to
her would have been needless Death, knew full WE'LL
stared in the face should my conduct be in the least
offensive.
One morning she entered my apartments in a frantic
state, and commenced, as usual, calling names. l
thought 1t was OF her usual fits but my eyes
opened when she said Your general is approaching but
will find it easy task to take Lucknow for we have
done all in power to strengthen defences You
are, am sure, very pleased to hear of his coming
see it in your very countenance. Wretch, you shall
die rather than escape Therefore advise You prepare
yourself to-day and make your peace with Allah
at dawn of day you shall be shot The reader
can imagine my state of mind at this unexpected and
appalling news-to die when ! had survived SO
many hardshps But God in his wisdom sent me succor
and consolation in my servant.
The ladies of the Begums household are allowed ser
attendance me proved faithful creature in my
time of need This poor ill used creature entertained an
affection for mo because kind to her The slaves
not generally treated well they are frequently
thumped, kicked, and abused by the ladies. They ap-
proach their misesses with trembling and fear that
the slightest kindness goes great way with them
hearing from me my sentence, she said, with tears
Mistress, will try to make you effect your escape
from this place. for what the Begun says is never
recalled l heard before you entered these apartments
that you were to be shot Tomorrow but, thank God
there is yet time left to act You go into the gar
den by the back door, and will wait for you at mid
the garden, where you must change your clothes for
apparel which will provide for you The guards
know and will allow us to pass without moestation.
We will proceed to the Moulve Sahb and when you
under his protection the Begun dare not touch you
will provide you with few rupees which you must
present to him your approach nuzz present He
will be pleased if this respect is shown to him Use fat
terry, and approach him you were his slave
accordingly waited till the appointed time and when
was convinced that all quiet made my way in
the dark from the palace noiselessly as possibly
spot After changing my apparel threw the clothes
had taken off into we'll After vending our way along
an avenue grove of trees, we were challenged by a
sentry ON duty. My companion explained that were
proceeding TO join husbands at the Moulye camp
We were allowed, after due search to proceed our
way At dawn reached the Mouvies camp The
General Slhib, informed not to be seen till
clock, at which time he would drill his men After
waiting with feverish anxiety for two hours there was a
hustle among the men, and i informed that they
preparing for drill and TO have sort of sham
fight In short tnE the plain covered with nfan-
try, cavalry, and qtfIery The bugle sounded the las
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