The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-06-25
WHO WINS

In the year 1857. Delhi, though shorn
OF Its ancient splendor was still place
TO talk and dream Of
The bazaars were filed with rare
and costly merchandise and streets OF
the capital contained nothing but jew
elry which was largely exported to
Europe and America
But In single night all this was
changed. and instead OF the hum OF
toiling thousands there came the
brazen notes OF the war-trumpet the
boom OF cannon the rattle of mus
kerry and the steely fash OF naked
sabres.
British valor was once more called
upon to defend the honor OF Old Eng
land against nation In revolt-a
handful so to speak. OF devoted men
were pitted against Sepoys. outnum-
bering them a hundred to one or more.
Two officers were seated in tent
enjoying a weed and cup of fragrant
coffee after the toll OF the day. on
which hard battle had been fought
against the enemy victory declaring
for the side OF the British.
This is change with ven-
geance" remarked Captain Van
deleur gallant soldier in u crack
cavalry regiment "A fortnight ago
I'VE, were dancing at General Coghlan's
par ty with his sweet granddaughter
Cicely as an engaging partner; now
we caper to different music. with no
lady friends to smile encouragement
upon u.s."
Quite right old fellow" laughed
Cyril Benthorpe surgeon In the corps
and as brave and handsome q fellow
as ever used lancet to relieve suffering
humanity. Pm afraid we were both
hit in that quarter; an affection Of the
heart which. perhaps rebel bullet
will cure one of these days"
.:Its a soldiers lot if 1t does"
said Vandeleur lightly. Il had no
idea though. Benthorpe that you were
in the lists against me; but we needn't
De less friends for that need we. old
manp"
Certainly not" said his friend.
whose face assumed more serious air
as he added: by the way ! wonder
why we have received no news from
the old general. / hope the rebels
are giving him no trouble"
by Jove! never thought OF that.
But here comes Major Pringle. look
ing like another Bombastes Furioso,
full OF news"
Halo you fellows" said the
MAJOR. do you know that some
friends OF yours are in great perilP
refer to the Coghlans
Were sorry to hear that Pringle
remarked Benthorpe How did the
news reach our camp"
"A fellow brought few lines from
the general. rolled up. and hidden in
his ear A squadron Of our corps Is
to start tonight to relieve the be.
leaguered little garrison. If possible
and TO bring its members in"
Il should like 10 go Pringle," re-
marked Vandeleur as he poured out a
bumper for his chief with view OF
propitiating him.
SO should L" put in Benthorpe
eagerly.
What two OF you badly hit In
that direction" laughed Pringle.
well. well. I'm no lady's man my.
self. and so won't enter into rivalry
with you fellows have already de-
tailed you both in orders for the
smart little affair. The trumpet viii
sound boot and saddle at nine. W.
shall have u moon to guide US thanh
goodness!"
See here. Benthorpe said Vande
leur. who was the first to break the
silence that had come upon both afte
the major left Il love Cicely. so d,
you; let us decide now who shall
have her."
..Howp in what way?"
I'VE are now going to the relief o
the place-the man who reaches he
side first shall win her haud-that Ia
provided she is willing; the other fel
low must retire gracefully"
Benthorpe pondered over the pro
posal for a few minutes and thei
placing his hand In Vandeleur's sait
with all soldiers frankness:
Done with you. old fellow. it's
bargain II you win. I'll congratu
late you; II |. shall expect the SAM
treatment at your hands"
Anything more incongruous thar
tnuS btukluR ioNO Ou Suu ioouo VI
dangerous expedition could not be i'm
agined-
The moon had just shown itself owe
tope OF mango trees when the cav
airy started on their errand OF mercy
to rescue women and children fror
death and dishonor and to Succou
brave men who mt that moment wer
battling against great odds for dea
life.
Delhi was soon left behind and tn
boom of cannon became fainter an
fainter. until at length II ceased a
together. The squadron rode throug
silent villages embowered In palm
trees whose tall tops looked fairylik
In the moonlight which flooded every
thing.
A few village ours barked defiancs
and oscas onally troop OF jackal
made night hfdeous with their feaI
some cries.
A short halt was called near tanh
or miniature lake where the horse
were watered and the men partoo
OF such refreshment AZ their havel