Note 32 — Chapter VI · —SEPOY REVOLT: NORTH WEST, CAWNPORE, LUCKNOW.—1857-58.
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During the march, the 93d Highlanders suddenly stopped, broke their ranks, and rushed off right and left like madmen. It was thought that they were seized with a panic. It turned out that they were flying from bees, who were swarming at their bare legs and stinging like fury.