Reminiscences of the Indian Rebellion of 1857-1858
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She was located in an out-building pertaining to the temporary hotel I was lodged in, and the evening after her arrival, hearing shrieks coming from her apartments, about 150 yards distant, I immediately rushed to the spot, and found that a servant of the house, attend- ing at her dinner, had made an assault on her by seizing her from behind as she sat at the table eating her food. He took her by the shoulders unawares, and threw her down, but alarmed, probably at his own temerity, and the lady...'s. shrieks, he made away as fast as possible. The darkness aided his escape, and it need hardly be observed that he was never seen or heard of again, for he doubtless took refuge with his brother rascals, who had found our rule too hot for them. I merely give the account of this adventure as elucidating the curious condition of affairs then existing in our midst. APPENDIX. Note VIII. The two predominant characteristics of Humanity (be it clothed in black skin or white) are undoubtedly " Vanity " and " Selfishness." There is no excuse for the first ; for let the most ignorant measure their quaHfications at their highest point, a little serious reflection ought to confirm them as to their entire unprofitableness, and their wretched poverty and capacity for good.
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