The Adventures of Sir Francis Young

There is a small garrison at Yatung, consisting of 25 men of the 73rd Carnotics. The path followed close to the banks of the Amo Chiu, which was now a clear stream and contained many unlikely pool for fish. Curious ground orchids, with several beautiful varieties of the lady's slipper grew there. Wild roses, especially the large red one, were very sweet-cented and filled the air with fragrance. We formed quite an imposing procession as we started off, while the sting and myself on our ponies,. Chet and Wang di are interpreters on their ponies which they had brought along with them.