gratitude, much less affection, such as a young heart should feel for a parent, that I can scarcely believe it possible that such a monster exists.

Cadets for Bengal, touching at Madras, have free quarters given them in the Fort during the whole time of their stay; a non-commissioned officer is sent on board to conduct them there, as they are not permitted to remain at an hotel. A mess is provided in the Fort for about two rupees per diem, not, of course, including wine; each room is provided with a bedstead and mattrass, but you must take your own sheets, pillow-cases, towels, &c. Should you be asked to live with a private friend, you are allowed to do so.

Bear in mind that a sudden and too free use of fruits and vegetables, after a long voyage, frequently produces severe illness; therefore, for health's sake, be very moderate at first.

When the vessel drops her anchor, she is almost immediately besieged by natives, all offering "service to master;" therefore put every thing you possess under lock and key directly you enter the port.

Cleanliness in person, dress, habits, thoughts, and expressions, is one of the characteristics of a thorough gentleman. Circumstances may sometimes occasion a want of it in the two former, but nothing can justify the breach of it by indulging in the others.

"A want of decency is a want of sense."

Do not be too lavish of your linen at the commencement of the voyage, relying on the probable opportunity of having it washed at the Cape, or some other port; and be careful to put by two or three changes expressly for the first few days after your arrival. It would not be very pleasant to have to pick out the least tumbled shirt from your soiled clothes-bag, to make your first appearance in the land of Palaces.

Keep a daily journal, commencing on the day of your sailing, of all remarkable occurrences that take place, inserting them regularly; note the leading circumstances down, with such observations and remarks as a prudent judgment, guided strictly by facts, would warrant, which will always dictate comments fitted for the perusal of yourself and friends, at any remote period; and, at the close of each day, ask yourself this simple question, "What good have I done to-day? and what wrong?" Set down the reply, and review it weekly.

CHAPTER III.

Arrival at the Presidency-Letters of Introduction-Hiring Servants-Maltreating them-Court of Directors' orders

on this subject-Subordination.

On your arrival at the Presidency to which you are appointed, if no Government officer is sent for you, you must immediately report your arrival to the Superintendent of Cadets, or to the TownMajor, who will give you the necessary orders respecting your future military movements, &c. There are quarters in the Fort at each Presidency, allotted to the Cadets,-they are not allowed to take up their residence in the town, unless with some friend of known respectability. As soon as possible after your arrival, personally deliver your letters of introduction; it is an attention due to the friends who gave them, and an early delivery is more appreciated by the persons to whom they are addressed. Be very careful in engaging servants, and more particularly avoid those who speak English. If you receive written characters, you will be inundated with them: apply for advice on this subject to any of your friends, or to the Superintendent of Cadets, and in the event of your servants behaving ill, be sure to inform him of the same, who will, if the complaint be a just one, prevent their being again employed in the Fort.

Never take the law into your own hands; it is strictly forbidden by the Regulations of the Court of Directors, and may involve you, as it has many, in very unpleasant consequences. The following extracts from a letter from the Court of Directors have been published for the information of their army, in consequence of a court-martial on two officers for maltreating a Native :

"4th July, 1838.—Para. 1. We have repeatedly expressed and enforced our intention of dismissing from the Company's service every officer who shall be proved to have been guilty of cruelty to any native, either by violently and illegally beating, or otherwise maltreating him; and we have desired the local Governments to be very particular in bringing to our notice any instance of that kind which may occur.

"10. We have, however, observed with much regret, from the evidence adduced on the trial, that Ensign inflicted a blow or blows upon the man whose death gave rise to the charge against him, and we are of opinion that his conduct was highly reprehensible. We cannot doubt but that this melancholy instance of the death of a fellowcreature so immediately after receiving the blows, will act as a powerful and effectual warning to Ensign, and to the service at large, to abstain hereafter from the unworthy, degrading, and highly reprehensible practices, of striking or beat

ing their native servants. Whilst expressing this hope, we desire that Ensign be informed that if, contrary to our expectations, he shall be proved upon any future occasion to have been guilty of such misconduct, whatever may be its degree, he will certainly be dismissed from the Company's service.

"11. We desire that you will publish this despatch in general orders."

One hasty blow may entail on yourself, and others, the most unhappy consequences; one of the highest ornaments of the military profession (and without which no officer can obtain celebrity as a commander) is, that constant preservation of a steady habit of self-control and forbearance, under all circumstances of provocation-and a man of true courage will ever avoid striking another, who, either from physical causes, or from relative position, he is aware, dare not return the blow.

Do not put temptation in the way of your servants. Money and jewellery should never be needlessly exposed to their view or keeping; it is as unjust towards them as it is to yourself. There is, I am sorry to say, a great want of honesty and veracity in the servants in general; and, therefore, I should advise you to keep a list of whatever things you place under their charge, and let them see you do so, and take a review of