Mind, I am not saying word against him as a soldier.

He has done some splendid work on more than one occasion, but notwithstanding this I do not wish to see him again with any of the forces under my command.
Ever yours, F.
"Did you show this to our friend ?" Thomson inquired.
"I gave him a digest of its contents," the General replied.

"He smiled in a supercilious manner and said I had better do as I was asked." Thomson said nothing for a moment.

His face was very set and he had the air of a man desperately but quietly angry.
"As a matter of fact," General Brice continued, glancing at the clock on his desk, "Granet is in my anteroom at the present moment, I expect.

He asked for an interview this afternoon." "Have him in, if you don't mind," the other suggested.