He served in the Egyptian campaign, which was the only opportunity he had had during his career in taking part in active warfare.

This did not satisfy either Mr.Allan or Mr.Morton.The member for Peterboro' wanted to be precise.

How far was H.R.H.away from the real fighting?
The War Minister could only smile and shake his head.

Mr.Allan expressed his dissent, and Mr.Morton, derisively cheered by a handful of Tories, solemnly begged to give notice that on the Army Estimates he would again raise the question of this flagrant job.
[Sidenote: A triumph for Mr.Burns.] The evening was notable for a splendid triumph achieved by that fine Democrat, John Burns.

It arose out of the Navy Estimates.