To these latter he probably volunteered information about the other interviews he had had, thereby disarming their criticisms.
From one great man I must pass to another.

A few days after our arrival at Groot Schuurr, Mr.Rhodes and Sir Charles Metcalfe arrived from England.

Incidentally I may mention the former's marvellous reception, and the fact that nearly five miles of road between Cape Town and Groot Schuurr were decorated with flags and triumphal arches, while the day was observed as a general holiday.

This had happened to him in a minor degree so often before that it did not arouse much comment.

The same evening we attended a monster meeting at the Drill Hall, where thousands of faces were turned simultaneously towards the platform to welcome back their distinguished citizen.