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Rh for lubricating the new cartridge, was now transferred to the glazed paper of which it was made. It was in vain that its innocence was demonstrated. Terror will not be convinced. At the close of March, a more pronounced outburst of insubordination occurred at Barrackpur. In front of the Quarter Guard of the 34th N. I., one of the native regiments there stationed, a young Sepoy, in a frenzy of excitement, strode boldly up and down, inviting his companions to rebellion. He fired upon an European officer, as he was galloping to the scene of disorder, brought down his horse, and grappled with him on the ground. In the scuffle which ensued, no native, except a single Muhammadan, came to the assistance of their officer. The native officer of the Quarter Guard and his men looked on unmoved. Some of them even joined in the assault. The arrival on the scene of the General of the Division and his daring and impressive behaviour restored discipline for the moment. But it was evident that the regiment was completely demoralised, and that further troubles might be expected. The disbanding of the 19th N.I. was, however, effected without disturbance. The dismissed soldiers went away, cheering their General, protesting contrition, and vowing vengeance against the 34th Regiment as the instigators of their misbehaviour.

Meanwhile, at Ambála, 1000 miles away, an incident had occurred in the Commander-in-Chief's camp which showed how widely the alarm about the new