He then left in a great hurry, saying he must return to head-quarters and telegraph the news to the War-office.
I broke the envelope at once, which bore the war-office seal, and as I did so, a perfect avalanche of letters fell at my feet.
He cannot remain, as he holds a very important appointment at the War-Office, and his presence is required in London.
His Grace was highly pleased with it, and advised me to recommend its adoption to the War-office upon my return to London.
