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the Rampart of Gopalgarh, which he leaped across, but his men being unable to follow in a similar manner were obliged to descend and reascend the Ramparts, before they could join the Lieut: who found himself singly opposed to the Enemy: Two of whom he Killed with his double barrell Pistol, and destroyed the Third Man by closing with and throwing him over the Rampart into the ditch; as the Lieut. found his sword could not make any impression through the armour of the laut, which was worn over a Cotton Jacket.
Lieut: Carne was the first officer up Kumbheer Gate, which was carried by him, with about 30 men of the 14th.
On Major Haviland's Column halting at the Bastion beyond the Kumbheer Gate, the Major found his numbers, which were originally 500, dwindled to not more than 100 or 120 Bayonets, without one round of ammunition, having in his rear no support whatsoever, on a Rampart of nearly two Miles in extent, on which the enemy were reassembling from the Town. The Major finding this Party in this helpless situation, asked who would volunteer to lead a few men back, and to bring him reinforcements and ammunition. Lieut Carne instantly stepped forward and volunteered his services, and with one Sergeant, one Corporal and twelve men, he cut his way through the enemy, drove them from their Guns, which they had re-mannd, and was the first person who reported the success and situation of Majr. Haviland's Column, and having received the required reinforcements and Ammunition,