Realizing the situation, they begged the young officer to leave them to their fate, and do what he could to save his own life and the lives of his men. Mr. McIntyre absolutely refused to abandon the wounded, and prepared to defend them to the last. When the messenger last saw the gallant little band, they were bravely facing the enemy, waiting calmly for the death which was sure to follow unless help reached them soon. A party was immediately sent out from camp to their relief, but when the spot was reached the brave fellows were beyond human aid. Not a man remained alive to tell the tale of their noble struggle. The bodies of the lieutenant and his men were found grouped about the wounded comrades they had sacrificed their lives to save, and their attitude in death showed that each man had died doing his duty, his face to the foe. * * * * * Some of the tribesmen have come to the conclusion that the British soldier is a hard foe to beat. The Orakzais have therefore sent a deputation to Gen. Sir William Lockhart, the British commander-in-chief, asking for peace. Sir William was willing to talk to them, but the terms he offered were so much harder than they expected that the Orakzais do not seem inclined to accept them. The English general told the tribesmen that the only terms on which England would treat with them were that they should first give back all the rifles they had captured since the outbreak, then that they should forfeit five hundred extra rifles and thirty thousand rupees as a fine, and lastly, that they must offer submission to the Queen's rule within a fortnight,--the submission to be given at a full durbar, which is a native Indian term for a levee or reception held by a native prince or officer of rank in British India. As we have said, the Orakzais think these terms too severe, and are inclined to refuse them. The Afridis have as yet shown no signs of weakening. On the contrary, they have sent fresh messengers to the Ameer of Afghanistan, asking his aid. The English are confident that he will refuse, and advise them to submit, and hope that there may soon be an end of the Indian troubles. In the mean while the Afridis are making all the trouble they can. Every night they cut the telegraph-wires, and every day they lay in wait for any baggage convoy or foraging party that leaves the camp. * * * * * You will be pleased to hear more about the brave piper of the Gordon Highlanders, who, though shot through both ankles at the battle of Dargai Ridge, propped himself up, and continued playing on his pipes to cheer his comrades. The Indian despatches say that he has been recommended for the Victoria Cross. This decoration is the English reward for great bravery. It is the decoration of all others which British soldiers love to receive.