. The book of Ceylon; being a guide to its railway system and an account of its varied attractions for the vistor and tourist . 402. SCENE OF THE MASSACRE OF DAVIES 403. PARANAGANTOTA. WHERE DAVIES TROOPS FAILED TO CROSS THE RIVER. TH1-: ROOK OF CI•:^•Lo^■ 295 condition that they gave up their arms. With this condition Knndyit was unfortunately agreed to compl\. No sooner had thidisarmament taken phice than a most diaboliial act of treacherywas enacted. Two by two the British soldiers were led intoa gully (Plate 402) out of sight of their comrades anddespatched by the swords, knives a
. The book of Ceylon; being a guide to its railway system and an account of its varied attractions for the vistor and tourist . 402. SCENE OF THE MASSACRE OF DAVIES 403. PARANAGANTOTA. WHERE DAVIES TROOPS FAILED TO CROSS THE RIVER. TH1-: ROOK OF CI•:^•Lo^■ 295 condition that they gave up their arms. With this condition Knndyit was unfortunately agreed to compl\. No sooner had thidisarmament taken phice than a most diaboliial act of treacherywas enacted. Two by two the British soldiers were led intoa gully (Plate 402) out of sight of their comrades anddespatched by the swords, knives and ilubs of the man only, Corporal Harnsley, lived to tell the tale. He .Miraculouswalked to the fatal spot which he saw strewed with the bodies c*>/of his comrades; the merciless sword fell upon the back of Banuicyhis neck and he was deprived of all sensation. Falling proneforward amongst the bodies, he lay for some time unconsciousand then opened his eyes and saw natives stalking over theslain and clubbing each head. In turn he received a blow andagain was reduced to insensibility. During his unconsciousnesshe was stripped, and in th
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