The King's Guards. By H. Power Berrey. (Nisbet and Co.
3s. 6d.)—This is a spirited narrative of the services of the Guards, from Charles H.'s time down to the present day. By "Guards" must be understood in the first instance the Household Cavalry, though one at least of the regiments commonly known by this name comes near to them in respect of seniority. These troops were highly favoured in early days, their pay ranging from the Colonel's 4240 a year (worth not less than four times as much in present value) to the trooper's .250. It must be remembered, however, that there were no barracks. Their first service abroad was in 1672-73, when the Duke of Monmouth and Charles Churchill greatly distinguished themselves. Their next cam- paign was against the Covenanters, and their next against Monmouth. They were engaged at the battle of the Boyne. But we cannot follow their career. There were long intervals of inaction, as between Tournay in 1704 and 181.2, when four squadrons were sent to the Peninsula. Their most distinguished service there WEIS at Vittoria. Mr. Berrey gives us a vivid account of their exploits at Waterloo. Waterloo was followed by sixty-seven years of parade service, ending in 1882, when three squadrons were sent to Egypt. Their part in the Boer War is too fresh in the memories of all to need repetition. They have a great record, and it is adequately chronicled in this meritorious volume.
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