which had been turned into a fortress. MacDonell and the above officers
placed themselves, accompanied by some of their men, behind the portal
and prevented the French from entering. Amongst other officers of that
brigade who were most conspicuous for bravery, I would record the names
of Montague, the "vigorous Gooch," as he was called, and the well-known
Jack Standen.


THE LATE DUKE OF RICHMOND


One of the most intimate friends of the Duke of Wellington was the Earl
of March, afterwards Duke of Richmond. He was a genuine hard-working
soldier, a man of extraordinary courage, and one who was ever found
ready to gain laurels amidst the greatest dangers. When the 7th Fusiliers
crossed the Bidassoa, the late duke left the staff and joined the regiment
in which he had a company. At Orthes, in the thick of the fight, he
received a shot which passed through his lungs; from this severe wound
he recovered sufficiently to be able to join the Duke of Wellington,
to whom he was exceedingly useful at the battle of Waterloo. On his
return to England, he united himself to the most remarkably beautiful
girl of the day, the eldest daughter of Lord Anglesea, and whose mother
was the lovely Duchess of Argyle.


THE UNFORTUNATE CHARGE OF THE HOUSEHOLD BRIGADE


When Lord Uxbridge gave orders to Sir W. Ponsonby and Lord Edward Somerset
to charge the enemy, our cavalry advanced with the greatest bravery,