With Havelock"s return to Cawnpore, India burst into further revolt as a host of minor chieftains and landowners in Oudh were encouraged to rebel. Rather than face a few thousand mutinous sepoys, British India now faced the prospect of rebellion within one of the largest and most important provinces of the country.
"So, you returned safely." General Havelock looked as lugubrious as ever, if more haggard.
"Yes, sir." Jack saluted and stood at attention.
"I heard you rescued seven women and children," Havelock said. "Good work, Windrush. Now you"re back with us you"ll wish to resume duty as soon as possible."
"Yes, sir. My men are keen to relieve Lucknow."
Havelock gave a stern nod. "Then they"ll be pleased to know that our setback is only temporary. The Lord did not see fit to grant us
