The Subaltern's Log-Book (Volume 2); Including Anecdotes of Well Known Military Characters - Softcover

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Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1829. Excerpt: ... 110 SECOND VISIT TO INDIA. "So loth we part from those we love, From all the ties that bind us, So turn our hearts where'er we rore, To those we leave behind us." On the earnest entreaty of my friends, I was induced to solicit another month's leave of absence, to remain with them. I obtained it, but was directed, on its termination, to join the depot, for the purpose of proceeding to India the following year. As my health had suffered considerably when there, my too anxious friends solicited a company by purchase for me on half-pay. We received an answer, saying I was noted for promotion, but as there were many officers of prior date entitled to it, I could not expect very early success. I therefore made up my mind to obey orders, and to proceed again to India. Each member of my family wrote me a parting address, some of which I transcribe. To William, on his leaving home to join his regiment in the East Indies. BY HIS AFFECTIONATE MOTHER." "Farewell, my child! may heaven for ever shed Its brightest rays upon thy youthful head; Oh I I could weep to see thee leave thy home, O'er this delusive dangerous world to roam, But that I fondly hope thou hast within, That which will guard thee from the power of sin. Thou canst no longer share a mother's care. Yet, Oh I thou canst a mother's anxious prayer; Where'er thou goest, where'er thy foot-steps rove. I'll pray for blessings on thee from above. Oft will my eye rest on thy vacant place, And memory oft the feeling past retrace; . Oft shall I think to hear thy accents mild, When gentle kindnens sorrow's self beguiled: i And oft forgetting thou art far away, Still looking for thy step at close of day; Yet, too' an anxious sigh may sometimes rise, And busy tears unbidden fill my eyes; Tho' sometimes I may wish for thee to share' An hour of joy...

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