This regiment distinguished itself in the Crimea by
supporting the charge of the British Light Brigade at Balaclava.
It dashed bravely into the batteries of Russian artillery, who were
firing into the flanks of our force, and captured a number of their
guns, and thus enabled the survivors of the charge to make their way
back from the field.
The records of this exploit are still preserved in the regimental
museum, or _salle d'Honneur_, as are also the trophies and
memorials of other fine deeds performed by the regiment on active
service.
Among these was an interesting letter written by an officer after he
had been mortally wounded by a shot which shattered his jaw. It was
his last message to the men of his squadron urging them to do their
duty before all else, and saying he was proud to die in the cause of
his Country.
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A ROMAN HOUSE.
This portion of the Globe was once an important part of the Roman
Empire.
As every Scout knows this great nation penetrated as far north as the
borders of Scotland, and ruled over England for nearly 400 years.
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