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OiNTKNTS. XV11 Chapter II. continual. Defeat of his columns advancing in support, . His entire defeat on Mount Inkerman, The retreat and pursuit, .... Mr Hewitt's fire from the Lancaster gun, The enemy also defeated in the Careenage Ravine, Lord Raglan on the Victoria Ridge, Close of the combat, ..... Duration of the combat, ..... Its results, ....... Its pith, ....... Its elicit upon the soldiery of our 2d Division, Incursion of Russian cavalry horses, 382 383 383 384 384 385 385 385 386 386 386 388 CHAPTER Til. The Dormant Commission entrusted to Sir George Cathcart, . State of Cathcart's feelings and temper on the 4th of October, Withdrawal of the Dormant Commission, . . . . The high tone with which Cathcart met the announcement, . Lord Raglan's gratification at the change, . . . . The effeel of the Dormant Commission not necessarily removot by its withdrawal, ........ 389 390 391 392 392 393 CHAPTER IV. 26th October. Lord Raglan providing against the occurrence of a disaster at Balaclava, The two plans which seemed open to him, His directions to Captain Tatham, R.N. , The advantages of abandoning Balaclava, Lord Raglan's inchoate resolve, Conclusive objection interposed by the Commissary-General, Lord Raglan's efforts to provide menus of defending Balaclava Sacrifices necessitated by the retention of the place, 26th October to 2d November, Continuation of the enemy's apparent designs against Balaclava, And of Lord Raglan's exertions for its defence, The enemy's now settled purpose, . 394 394 395 395 395 396 396 396 397 397 398 398