All chance of active service in India being apparently1 over, I availed myself of leave of absence, and began preparations for my journey towards Bombay. The route through central India, from Delhi or Agra, was at that time rarely travelled, and presented numerous attractions from the accounts I had read of its wild country and inhabitants. I was fortunate enough to find four acquaintances, who were also about to proceed homewards, and desirous of taking the nearest road, as the season was now far advanced, and[Pg 17] the heat a little later becomes severe. Having appointed Agra as our rendezvous3, I proceeded, with my valued friend L—— in advance. Our marching establishment to Delhi consisted of our riding-ponies4 and three camels, to carry our baggage, which, on arrival at that city, we agreed to reduce to the least possible compass. Having traversed the rich tract2 of country lying between Kurnaul and Delhi, we arrived on the fourth morning at that city. We now reduced our baggage to a pair of light boxes each; and leaving our tents, ponies, and other encumbrances5, got into our palanquins, and at the usual rate of about four miles an hour, were jolted6 into Agra, and safely deposited under the verandah of our hospitable7 entertainer, Mr. A. Plowden, of the civil service.
During my sojourn8 in India, I had hitherto had no opportunity of visiting Agra, much and anxiously as I had wished to see its numerous objects of interest, but above all, the far-famed Taj Mahal.
The town itself presented little to interest the traveller; and having ridden through its narrow[Pg 18] bazaars10, we made a point, during the remainder of our stay, to avoid their unalluring precincts, even at the expense of an extra mile or two of ground.
The second evening of our residence, we petitioned our friend to delay no longer the visit to the Taj; and in accordance with our request, the dog-cart made its appearance, and I mounted beside our host, while L—— took up his place behind, to take charge, as he professed11, of the whole concern. As we wound about the rocks in the suburbs of the city, the Jumna lay winding12 its tortuous13 course beneath us, and the summit of the glorious Taj suddenly opened on our view from amongst its graceful14 garland of thick cypress15 groves16.
We had no time to express our admiration17 of the sight, for L——, who had been, as usual, overflowing18 with spirits the whole way, now exclaimed, as we were tearing along towards the monument at a pace which did credit to our little hack19, "It matters more to you men of weight, physically20 speaking, than to me; but I do think[Pg 19] there ought to be a linch-pin in the wheels of this uneasy machine."
Our host was turning round to make some rejoinder, when away spun21 the wheel in right earnest, and each occupant took involuntarily a line of country of his own. Fortunately for us, the road was some two feet deep in very fine dust, and we rested unharmed, though rather bewildered, on its woolly surface. After a few seconds, we all wheeled about, and meeting face to face, burst into laughter at each other's ludicrous appearance.
In the midst of our merriment, a britzka drove rapidly round the corner, and pulled up beside us, when we were rejoiced to find that its fair tenant22 was our hostess. Having committed the damaged cart to the charge of two sable23 attendants, we proceeded to our destination in the britzka, though not before L—— had carefully inspected the linch-pins of the carriage.
The shades of evening were thickening fast around us as we drew up at the archway, where it is necessary to dismount, and proceed on foot[Pg 20] into the gardens of the Taj. Strolling on through avenues of cypress, speckled occasionally with basins of white marble amongst the evergreens24 which surround them, we arrived at the foot of the square platform on which the monument rests, at each angle of which rose an elaborately carved minaret25.
The Taj itself is built entirely26 of white marble, and conveyed to my senses the very poetry of architecture. A good drawing might convey a better idea of its exterior27 than any amount of description could effect; but I have never seen one which at all satisfied me. The interior of the edifice28, which is octagonal, and inlaid with mosaic29 of precious stones representing fruits and flowers, no drawing could ever do justice to. In the centre, surrounded by a screen of exquisitely-wrought white marble fretwork, stand beside each other the tombs of Shah Jehan and his sultana, Mumtaza Zemani. As we gazed with solemn and mute admiration on the glorious objects around us, feeling that she who had stood unrivalled amongst the favourites of the East while living,[Pg 21] had prevailed even beyond the grave in tenanting a resting-place which asserts an easy superiority over the handiworks of the children of men, a low strain of music arising from the waters of the Jumna poured its soft melody through the gratings of the edifice, and echoed in gently-repeated harmony along the roof.
As the last faint notes died away, we gradually awoke to the world around us, which we had long before quitted for the realms of imagination, and were almost startled by the tones of a human voice informing us that the music was of this earth, and had been provided for the occasion by our considerate host.
Never will be obliterated30 those happy hours from my memory, which I passed wandering amongst the groves and terraces of that type of symmetrical beauty. I have often thought, that should any immoderate afflictions fall to my lot in after life, I would make a pilgrimage to this spot; and there, though oblivion might be denied, yet, under the soothing31 influence of such a scene, the mind must be rendered more qualified32 to as[Pg 22]cend from the highest and most perfect works of men to the throne of Him who controls their destinies.
Never having been a very enthusiastic admirer of architecture, and cordially admitting that "God made the country, man the town," I approached the Taj, dishonestly prejudiced against it, especially as I had heard the united voices of men raised in its favour; but no sooner had sufficient time been allowed for the mind to comprehend all its beauties, than I succumbed33, and became a most passionate34 admirer of the Eastern sultana, so lovely in death.
Afterwards, we visited many other beautiful structures in the vicinity of Agra, especially the tomb and gardens of the Emperor Akbar; but we ought to have visited them first, for it was now too late; my affections had been engaged, and were ever recurring35 to, and dwelling36 with, the absent beauty on the banks of the Jumna.
Nearly a week having now elapsed since our arrival at Agra, and the whole of our travelling-party being assembled, a council of war was called, to debate on our future proceedings37. It[Pg 23] was ascertained39, that in Agra barely a hundred men could be mustered40 to accompany us, as palanquin-bearers, across to Indore; and as thirty were required for each palanquin to carry it and our baggage an average rate of thirty miles a day, it became necessary to divide our party, two procuring41 horses and ponies for the transport of themselves and impedimenta, as the Romans appropriately termed it; and three, including Colonel L——, my friend L——, and myself, proceeding38 with the main body of Palkee bearers. We could only procure42 one servant to accompany us, (for the natives of Bengal seldom migrate to Bombay,) and the restless and untiring Dereah undertook that arduous43 office on the understanding that we provided him with treble wages, and a pony44 for the transport of his almost imperceptible person.
All arrangements having been completed, we left the sacred city, on the evening of the 10th of February, accompanied by as yelling and motley a crew of gentlemen in black as ever followed the track of a roving band of Pindarrees.
After numerous stoppages during the night,[Pg 24] and angry expostulations with our detainers for the delay, and waste of strength by thus interrupting our rest, we arrived at Dholpore, a distance of about thirty-five miles, early next morning.
The Rajah of Dholpore, who resided near the stage bungalow45 where we halted, very politely sent us a present of rice, milk, fowls46, and sweet-meats, for which we returned our hearty47 thanks, having nothing more valuable to offer, and we hoped few things could have been more acceptable.
At Dholpore we held a council to arrange plans for directing, with some regularity48, the movements of our numerous forces, which, in their present state of anarchy49, were not so effective as could be wished. Colonel L—— was unanimously elected as our commander-in-chief. Captain S—— was appointed quartermaster-general, and I was nominated to the united duties of adjutant-general and military secretary. Major L—— was appointed to superintend and represent the infantry50, and, being unhappily very badly off for cavalry51, Captain U—— undertook to represent that important[Pg 25] branch of the service, and forthwith assumed command of the cook, Dereah; but to this an immediate52 objection was made, the commander-in-chief claiming him as a private orderly.
It now occurred to us that a most material omission53 had been made in neglecting to provide any artillery54; but, after much deliberation, this difficulty was removed by Major L—— kindly55 volunteering to officiate also in that capacity. This offer was accepted by universal acclamation, as that gallant56 officer wore in his belt a pistol in proportion to his own stature57, and was moreover known to have made as much noise since he came into the world as qualified him to compete, in that respect, with the artillery of the whole British army.
Leaving Dholpore in the evening, and walking most part of the way, for the road was very wild and rugged58, we arrived, late at night, on the banks of the river Chumbul. After a detention59 of many hours, in consequence of no notice having been sent to the ferry, we were, early in the morning, transported across under the auspices60 of a boatman, who we agreed must have been[Pg 26] Charon's representative on earth, for a more grim and ungainly looking savage61 I never beheld62. He either could not or would not use his tongue, answering our inquiries63 about the road with impatient gestures. Giving him the benefit of the doubt about the use of his tongue, he escaped chastisement64.
We reached the city of Gwalior about mid-day, and were kindly entertained at the house of the British resident, Colonel Spiers.
A few days before our arrival, the King of Gwalior had died, and, as usual, in states not completely under British control in India, this event caused a great commotion65, which did not subside66 before they had been embroiled67 with the British government[5] and taught to be quiet.
In the course of the day a Vakeel arrived from the Gwalior-court at Colonel Spiers' residence, and, hearing that we were about to proceed across the Gwalior territories, he volunteered to send with us an escort of Native Cavalry, who, he in[Pg 27]formed us, would be of use in procuring supplies from the villages, as also in acting68 as guides. We gladly accepted his offer, and, in the afternoon, quitted the residency with our savage-looking escort of Mahratta cavalry, dressed in flowing robes of cotton or silk of various colours, confined at the waist, with a coarse shawl or cotton kummurbund,[6] bound closely round the body, and furnished with an armoury of crooked70 knives and long pistols. Their legs were ensconced in long deerskin boots, and their heads in steel semicircular helmets, with a loose piece of chain armour69 attached and hanging over the shoulders. In the heat of the day a part of the silk or cotton round the waist was detached, and bound over the helmet to protect the wearer from the rays of the sun, which, striking on the polished steel, would have rendered it nearly intolerable. Behind their backs were slung71 matchlocks of great length of barrel; and in their hands, or thrown loosely on the hollow of the shoulder, were lances, calculated to reach an enemy at about ordinary pistol-shot range. We[Pg 28] now really began to feel that we were an army, and, on entering on the duties of office, I received orders from the commander-in-chief, of the most peremptory72 nature, to take care that he was always provided with milk for breakfast. This duty I assigned to the most brawny73 looking warrior74 in our escort, and he received the order with as much gravity as if I had desired him to charge a host of Pindarrees.
Passing the fortress75 of Gwalior, constructed on a rocky eminence76, we wound about the city, which is prettily77 situated78 beneath a semicircle of low hills, and appeared to have been built with more attention to substantial comfort and cleanliness than is generally bestowed79 on eastern cities. In the north-western quarter, where the cantonments are situated, the ground was laid out in large squares for parades, and shaded by rows of fruit trees fronting each side.
Having walked nearly five hours, enjoying the beautiful and temperate80 night, in company with my friend L——, we ascended81 our palanquins, and woke not till the sun was high next morning, when we put up, during the heat of the day, under[Pg 29] the friendly shade of a banyan82 tree, and beside a small village, where, alas83! no milk was procurable84 for the commander-in-chief's breakfast. My Mahratta friend brought two of the chiefs of the village at the point of his spear, who, after numerous salaams85, protested most earnestly that there were no goats in their village to afford milk; and, after earnest protestations of their poverty, they were silent, and looked like condemned86 criminals. I told them it was a most grave offence they had committed, in not having or procuring any milk; but, being disposed to leniency87, I would overlook the offence if they brought immediately some fresh eggs. This was at once complied with, and the village delinquents88, having received payment for the same, retired89 overjoyed at this unexpected munificence90. The commander-in-chief's resentment91 was in some measure appeased92 by using a fresh egg as a substitute for milk; and a young peacock and a brace93 of partridges, which I shot in time to be placed in Dereah's hands for breakfast, earned a full pardon.
We continued to traverse a bare rocky country for many leagues, travelling all night, and putting[Pg 30] up, during the heat of the day, under some friendly tree or shed, where, with the produce of my gun, and the assistance of collections made by our escort in the villages, (when any were met with, but here they were few and far between) we reached the cantonment of Sipree on the 15th of February. The Sipree contingent94 were absent on active service, in the jungles of Bundelkund; but we put up at the house of one of the officers, which was situated on a hill commanding an extensive view over the bare country, and where the breeze whistled most musically along the verandahs.
The character of the country we now traversed was the opposite to that of Bengal: high and rocky hills skirted us on each side, and occasionally crossed our route: now, we plunged95 into a dense96 and apparently endless jungle, from which we suddenly emerged on a tract intersected by ravines, which nearly broke our palanquin bearers' hearts.
The most unaccountable animals of our party were the cook, Dereah, and his little Agra pony, which was rarely known to feed during our toilsome journey. The cook, his master, was certainly never found napping except during one[Pg 31] hour previous to our evening meal, whilst the pea-fowl soup was simmering on the embers, and both readily and cheerfully resumed their route, as if that was the only really important object of their lives.
At the frontiers of Scindiah, our escort was relieved by another cavalcade97 of similar strength, who proved equally useful; and the commandant seemed much offended at our tender of money for their services. He requested we would give him a note to testify that all had faithfully discharged their duty; which was, of course, done.
At length, we reached Indore, which was about half-way to Bombay, and had, by this time, become thoroughly98 weary of our narrow palanquin abodes99.
On our arrival at Indore, we found that Sir Claude Wade100, the British resident, was absent on a tour of inspection101 in the jungles, but we were taken charge of by Dr. Bruce, the medical attaché of the residency, and we required much at the hands of our kind host.
I do not remember having seen any place in India bearing a resemblance to Indore. The[Pg 32] residency is a magnificent building, situated on a rising ground, and overlooking a country which resembled an English park, in its pastures, trees, and evergreens. The trees looked thoroughly English; the turf, though something of a bilious102 hue103, deserved the name; and the deer which speckled it completed the picture we had been drawing in our imaginations of some English grandee's residence. Nor was there anything to interfere104 with the comparison, until, arriving at the hall, you were greeted by a challenge from the Sepoy sentry105, an incident decidedly at variance106 with an English landscape.
Having remained two days at Dr. Bruce's house, we proceeded to Mhow, about fourteen miles distant, the frontier station of the troops in the Bombay Presidency107, where we put up at a stage bungalow built by Government for the convenience of travellers. Bungalows108 are shortly to be constructed at regular intervals109 along the whole road which we have traversed. Our palanquin bearers refused to proceed any further, save at an exorbitant110 rate, whereupon L—— and I quietly paid our people their demands, and re[Pg 33]quested them to depart in peace, adding that we would seek more useful and expeditious111 means of proceeding. Colonel L——, unfortunately, had suffered much from fatigue112; he consequently retained all his people, and proceeded with the other half of our party, who were provided with ponies, whilst L—— and I started off to the bazaar9 to see what means of conveyance113 were procurable. We found a Parsee merchant, with whom we made friends by making some purchases, and were by him introduced to a great proprietor114 of ponies, who engaged to carry all that was required by us, ourselves included, as far as Dhoolia cantonments, whence, we were informed, bullock-carts might be obtained to take us on to Kirkee, which was our destination for the present.
We continued our journey, mostly on foot, over the wild and beautiful Ghauts, on this frontier, and in a few days came to a regular chain of stage bungalows, which afforded us comparative luxuries, after our long sojourn amongst sheds and native serais. After a weary journey in bullock-carts, we reached Ahmednuggur, from whence[Pg 34] one night's ride, with relays of horses furnished by our friends at the latter station, brought us to Kirkee, where I met with a friend, to visit whom had been the principal object of my expedition to this part of the world.
To this meeting I had long looked forward with much delight, for there is no happiness to which this life has treated me, surpassing, in my estimation, that of meeting with a dearly-loved friend after a long separation. Upwards115 of seven years had elapsed since we parted. We had each been wandering in various parts of this beautiful world; we had passed from the embryo116 period of life to manhood; and I firmly believe our friendship had lasted untainted by experience and intercourse117 with the rough edges of the world; an attrition which is apt to render the patient too callous118 to understand the true meaning of friendship.
I dwell with fond but mournful reflection on that meeting, for, alas, it cannot be repeated on this side of the grave! A few months after I had quitted India, my noble and highly-gifted friend met with a sudden and tragical119 death. The[Pg 35] trigger of a pistol, incautiously handled, was touched, and the fatal slip of the thumb off the hammer, destroyed, in a few seconds, one of the noblest of mankind. Possessing a mind of gigantic natural ability, aided by an accurate and retentive120 memory, and great power of application, he was qualified to be an ornament121 to any profession or country. With pride and confidence I looked forward to a future brilliant career, when his capacity should be known to those who might have the means of serving him and his country by its development. But in the enjoyment122 of robust123 health, and unrivalled bodily strength, the irresistible124 arm of Destiny interposed and led him to the grave.
"Ω, πολυπονοι, πολυσονοι, γενο? εφαμεο?ν
Αευσσεθ' ωζ πα? ελπιδα? ? μοιοα ζαινει
Και βροτ?ν πα? ασταθμητο? αιων."
Farewell, for ever, my fondly-valued, Sydney! Though in this world we shall not meet again, I yet shall never part with your image; in contemplating125 which I shall learn to admire and reverence126 a character in strange contrast with the result of daily experience—a character surpassing in reality[Pg 36] those imaginative sketches127 on the monuments of the posthumous128 successors to virtue129, or the titled inheritors of greatness they never earned, who are flattered into the presence of their God with a lying epitaph, when—
"On the tomb is seen,
Not what they were, but what they should have been."
If a life of stern and undeviating integrity, and a practice of the duties enjoined130 to man by Him who made the stars, afford hopes of immortality131, Sydney, you alone, of those with whose characters I have been conversant132, possess an irreproachable133 title.
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