Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-06-02

himself known. and then Sir James Out
ram himself put the finishing touches to
his toilet.
Placing double barreled pistol in his
waistband, anu additionally armed with a
tulwar or sword, Kavanagh then took
leave of the General and his staff, and pro-
ceeded with Kunoujee Lal to the right
bank of the river Goomtee.
Kavanagh and his guide then undressed
themselves, and began to ford the river,
which at that point was about hundred
ards wide.
Kavanagh owns that he felt his courage
failing him as he entered the cold water,
but seeing the guide walking quickly to-
wards the opposite bank, he followed
him.
On reaching il, they took their bundles
of clothes from their heads and dressed
themselves again, at the same time narrow
ly escaping observation by a sepoy who
had come to pond in the neighborhood
to wash.
On finding, however, that they were not
observed, confidence returned to them, and
they proceeded right on.
From the city they passed into the green
fields, which Kavanagh had not seen for
five months, and he says that a carrot
which he took from the roadside was the
most delicious lie had ever tasted.
A further walk of few miles was ac-
complished in high spirits; but they soon
found out that they had taken the wrong
road. and were in the Dilkooshah Park,
which was in possession of the enemy.
| Here Kavanagh showed his wonted cour-
age by going within twenty yards of two
guns, to find out the strength of the enemy.
Kunoujee Lal was In great trouble, and
he feared that Kavanagh would think that
he was acting the traitor; and he begged
him not to distrust him, as the mistake
was made by his anxiety 10 avoid the
pickets of the enemy.
/ Kavanagh rcassured him. and they con-
tinued their journey, constantly meeting
sepoys but still escaping detection.
After wsding through q swamp OF
nearly two hours up to their waists in
water, and being nearly exhausted with
fatigue and anxiety, KavanAgh insisted
upon having some rest, in spite of the re-
monstrance of his guide.
After halt of about a quarter of an
hour, they again went forward, aud passed,
through two pickets of the enemy, who
had no sentries thrown out.
This was about o. clock in the morning
and Kavanagh lay down 10 sleep for an
hour, although Kunoujee Lal again pro-
tested against it.
Suddenly, they heard the pleasant sound
of the British challenge, "Who comes
there ?" delivered with a native accent;
and to their joyful surprise they found
themselves within the lines of Sir Colin
Campbell's camp, which they believed TO be
sill many miles distant.
An officer of the 9th Lancers conducted
Kavanagh to his tent and gave him a
glass of brandy, and he then asked the
way to the Commander -in-chlef's tent.
Meeting an elderly gentleman coming
out of the tent in question, Kavanagh
ask ed him where he could find Sir Colin
Campbell.
Il am Sir Colin Campbell, was the quick
reply. who are your
This will explain, SIR replied Kava-
nagh, taking from the folds of his turban
note of introduction from Sir James Out
ram.
Sir Colin read it hastily, and glancing at
Kavanagh with his keen eyes, he asked if
it was true.
DO you doubt me, sir p asked Kava-
nagh.
No, no. reptile Sir Colin, but it seems
very strange
Sir Colin was anxious to hear his story;
but Kavanagh, worn out with the strain
upon his metal and physical system, beg
ged to be allowed some sleep.
When he awoke. Kavanagh was very
cordially received at Sir Collins own table,
where, over substantial repast-to which
he did ample justice-he recounted to the
Commmander-i and his staff the ad
ventures through which he had passed.
In the meantime, the devoted garrison
in the Resldency he signalled, els Kava
nagh safe p But the signal could not be
read.
Shortly afterwards. however, the pre-
concerted sIgnal-namely, the raising of a
flag at the Alum Bagh, told Sir James
Outram that the h ero was beyond the risk
] of further danger
Then Mrs Kavanagh was made acquaint-
ed with her husbands heroic act, and re-
celved the congratulations of all.
We have no space to give all the details
of Sir Colin CampbelPs march to the Re-
sidency; but Kavanagh, by his bravery
and intelligence during that march, wa
certainly the man who next to the Com
mander -ln-chIef, contributed most to the
success of the attack.
Indeed, never was nob.er act than that
of Kavanagh's and when he appeared again
within the walls of the garrison which he
had risked his life to rescue, and was thus
the first man to relieve 1t, the cheers and