made for itself in the past.

The colonel and officers of the regiment were also thanked for their
fine leadership.

We told you some time ago about the effect the Highlanders have on
foreign enemies, and also of the many daring deeds of their pipers, and
how these men had saved their own lives time and again by blowing on
their bagpipes at critical moments.

An incident occurred in the fight on the Dargai Ridge which illustrates
this fact.

The Gordon Highlanders rushed forward to the charge with colors flying,
and the bagpipes shrilling forth their martial tunes.

One of the pipers who was leading the rush (playing as he ran) was shot
through both ankles, and fell to the ground. It was impossible for him
to walk, but without a moment's hesitation he scrambled to a sitting
posture, and, putting his beloved pipes to his mouth, continued his
playing as unconcernedly as if nothing had happened.

He knew that the sound of his pipes encouraged his brother soldiers, and
he played on unheeding the bullets that whistled around him.

The report that mentions this story says it was only one of many
exhibitions of coolness and courage shown by the Gordon Highlanders in
their brave charge.

It is said that while the British are full of pride over the conduct of