[1] The Anglo-Indian phrase for summoning a servant, meaning: “Is there any one there?”

[2] It should be explained that a sepoy (properly “sipahi”) is an infantry soldier, and a sowar a mounted one. The English equivalents are “private” and “trooper.”

[3] This statement is made on the authority of Holmes’s “History of the Indian Mutiny,” Cave-Browne’s “The Punjab & Delhi,” and “The Punjab Mutiny Report,” though it is claimed that William Brendish, who is still living, was on duty at the Delhi Telegraph Office throughout the night of May 10th.

[4] In India the word “station” denotes any European settlement outside the three Presidency towns. In 1857 there were few railways in the country.

[5] A personal servant, often valet and waiter combined.

[6] A generic term for Europeans.

[7] Junior Officers.

[8] A native boat.

[9] In this instance, steps leading down to the river: also, a mountain range.

[10] “Bravo! Well done, your honor!”

[11] Bunniah, grain dealer; zemindar, land-owner.

[12] Non-military readers may need to be reminded that the “last post” is a bugle-call which signifies the close of the day. It is usually succeeded by “Lights out.”

[13] At that time, $100,000.

[14] “Religious war.”

[15] An estate.

[16] A contemptuous use of the word “dog.”

[17] Short for mem-sahibs; ladies.

[18] Master.

[19] A hill station near Lucknow.

[20] Literally: “Never no general!”

[21] “Stop.”

[22] The Government.

[23] The familiar native title for a European young lady.

[24] A game of the draughts order, much played by native ladies.

Transcriber’s Note:

Minor changes have been made to correct typesetters’ errors; otherwise, every effort has been made to remain true to the author’s words and intent.