1 HISTORY OF THE SIKHS. 161
2 who ordéred Gilbert’s division to advance, with a
3 view, no doubt, of diverting the Sikhs from the
4 right of their entrenchment, towards the centre and
5 ‘left. The matter is, however, differently stated by
6 the Commander-in-chief, the highest authority in
7 these matters. He continues, “ But soon persever- Brigadier
8 ing gallantry triumphed, and the whole army had Stacey enters
9 the satisfaction to see the gallant Brigadier Stacey’s ™"
10 soldiers. driving the Sikhs in confusion before them
11 within the area of their encampment. The 10th
12 foot, under Lieutenant-colonel Franks, now, for the
13 first time, brought into serious contact with the
14 enemy, greatly distinguished - themselves. This
15 regiment never fired a shot until it had got within
16 the works of the enemy. The onset of Her Gallantry of
17 Majesty's 53rd foot was as gallant and effective. ean
18 The 43rd and 59th Native infantry, brigaded with 3"! and 69h
19 them, emulated both in cool determination.’* It"
20 may be here observed, that the four regiments so
21 prominently mentioned in this place, had not, on u
22 any previous occasion, come ‘in contact with the
23 Khalsa troops, and it was a wise measure to select
24 them for such duty at Sobraon, since the daring of
25 the Sikhs at Moodkee and Feerozshuhur had left a
26 vivid impression on the minds of the troops en-
27 gaged there, both European and Native. The No distinction
28 Commander-in-chief praised the four regiments 24° by the
29 alike, but an anonymous writer in*the Delhi in-chict
30 Gazette assumed for Her Majesty’s 53rd the credit
31 * The Commander-in-chief’s despatch.
32 VOR. I. M