1 206 HISTORY OF THE 'SIKHS.
2 commanded an extensive view, including the ghaut,
3 at which Sir Henry, and his escort were being
4 ferried over; the sight was an imposing one,
5 particularly that of the European lancers. After
6 sitting a short time in ' Shere Singh's Durbar tent,
7 the news was brought to Captain Wade, that the
8 Commander-in-chief had reached the right bank of
9 the river; and before the former could meet him.
10 Sir Henry had disembarked, and was proceeding
11 towards his camp. Captain W ade and Shere Singh
12 immediately joined him, and the Whole cavalcade
13 proceeded to camp. The Sikhs attached to Shere
14 Singh were handsomely dressed in green, yellow,
15 and red silks, and some of them were very hand¬
16 some, tall men; one in particular, was pointed out
17 as a perfect •'Roostum” for size and strength ; and
18 if his large bulk could be taken as a warrant of his
19 prowess, he might certainly lay claim to the" titles
20 The Sikh soldiers appeared rather nervous at the
21 sight of so many armed Europeans; but the utmost
22 harmony prevailed on both sides. It was agreed
23 that the camps should reach Umritsir in two days;
24 ■the distance being computed at twenty-eight or
25 thirty miles. On the morning of the 4th the
26 Commander-in-chief and Shere Singh proceeded
27 towards the first stage, passing a fort named
28 Suruoiee, formerly the residence of a noted free¬
29 booter; and encamped beyond the village of
30 Sheroh, about sixteen miles from Hilrreekee ; on
31 the 5th they were at Chubah, four miles on this
32 side of Umritsir, the original intention of reaching