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The Romance of Modern Sieges

by Edward Gilliat

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Chapter XI The Defence of Lucknow (31st of May to 25th of September, 1857)

Firing at close quarters—Adventures of fugitives—Death of Sir H. Lawrence—His character—Difficulty of sending letters—Mines and counter-mines—Fulton killed—Signs of the relief coming—A great welcome—Story of the escape from Cawnpore 159-174

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