Four soldiers of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers executing a robber (dacoit) by firing squad; three Burmese men seated in the foreground, watching the scene. Wood engraving, 1886.

"Execution of a dacoit-Burma This sketch, forwarded by a gentleman serving with the Burma Field Force, depicts an execution of a dacoit at Shway Bo, Upper Burma. These insurgent brigands have effectually prevented the tranquillisation of Upper Burma since the British occupation, and have necessitated a number of small expeditions on the part of our troops in order to restore order in the affected districts. One of these was undertaken by the Royal Welsh Fusiliers to Shway Bo, where the dacoits had committed considerable havoc. One of the chief offenders being taken prisoner was duly tried and shot-- promptness in these matters being essential when dealing with hostile Orientals."—The graphic, loc. cit.