CHAPTER VII.

First symptoms of disaffection --Outbreak at Berhampur--Mangal Pandy --Court-Martial at Meerut--Mutiny at Meerut --The work of destruction--Want of energy --Hugh Gough's experiences --Nothing could arrest the mutiny

General Anson--The news reaches Simla --Anson loses no time--A long list of troubles --John Lawrence--The Phulkian family --Death of General Anson

John Lawrence's wise measures --Disarmament at Peshawar --Salutary effect in the valley

Neville Chamberlain's presence of mind --The command of the Column--Robert Montgomery --Disarmament at Mian Mir --A Drum-Head Court-Martial--Swift retribution