his own accord resigned. He was worthy indeed of the name men gave him--
the "Bayard of India."

The news that Lucknow was relieved caused almost as much delight to the
troops at Delhi as their own successes had given them, for the anxiety as
to the safety of the garrison was intense. To the Warreners the news gave
an intense pleasure, for the thought of the friends they had left behind
in that terrible strait had been ever present to their mind. The faces of
the suffering women, the tender girls, the delicate children, had haunted
them night and day; and their joy at the thought that these were rescued
from the awful fate impending over them knew no bounds.

It was not at Delhi, however, that the Warreners heard the news; for on
the 23d, only three days after the occupation of the city, they left with
the flying column of Colonel Greathead, which was ordered to march down to
Agra, clearing away the bands of mutineers which infested the intervening
country, and then to march to Cawnpore, to be in readiness to advance on
Lucknow. The boys had no difficulty in obtaining leave to accompany this
column, as Ned would naturally on the first opportunity rejoin his
regiment, which was at Cawnpore, while Dick was longing to form one of the
naval brigade, which, under Captain Peel, was advancing up the country.

The rebels were found in force at Allyghur, and were defeated without
difficulty; and after several minor skirmishes the force marched hastily
down to Agra, which was threatened by a large body of the enemy. Without a
halt they marched thirty miles to Agra, and encamped in the open space
outside the fort.

Just as they were cooking their meals a battery of artillery opened upon
them, an infantry fire broke out from the surrounding houses, and a large