For the last sixty years England has been the friend of the Druses, and they have not forgotten it.
It may be worth while to tell in a few words the story of one man who accomplished wonders in spreading the influence of his country.

Sir Richard Wood was born in London, a son of Catholic parents.

From his early boyhood he aspired to enter the diplomatic service.

The East attracted him strongly, and in order to learn Arabic he went with another young Englishman to live in the Lebanon.

In Beirut they sought the hospitality of the Maronite patriarch.