"But he is terrible when opposed or thwarted.

You have never seen him so, and I trust you never will.

It was that strength of will and impatience of opposition which made him such a splendid officer.

I assure you that in India every one thought a great deal of him.

The soldiers were afraid of him, but they would have followed him anywhere." "And had he these nervous attacks then ?" "Occasionally, but not nearly so acutely.