The Cantonese troops, on reaching Lanchi, made no exception to their rule,'and forthwith occupied the Chapels, and the premises. of ited upon the Missionaries there and insisted, though with marked politeness, in inspecting the foreign residence.' He was so polite that he carefully wiped his feet on the door mat before entering to make his survey. After a casual glance some of the rooms, he waved his hand and said, No, we won't come here." He was very definite in his assurance that no harm would be done and no fear need be exercised. During the succeed days, the rank and file were lil ise' good in their behaviour and kept within bounds. Besides the occupation of chapels and schools, Imost every house is used as a Most of the men of the 2nd Many carried heavy b showed signs of fatigue: being foot-sore, they could scarcely hobble. A large portion of the army came by boat, but the roads also were thronged, and the on horses. The forced march, as with the men, left its impress upon. their visages, too, for both al weary and forlorn.
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