It soon found expression in vindictive attacks by the whole Rhodesian Press against the strategy, the abilities, and even the personal honesty of Sir Redvers Buller.
Whether Rhodes, upon his arrival in London, attempted to hurt the General I do not know, but it could be always taken for granted that Rhodes could be a very bad enemy when he chose.
Upon his return to Groote Schuur he seemed more dissatisfied than ever with the Home Government.

He was loud in his denunciations and unceasing in his criticisms.

Sir Alfred, however, like the wise man he was, preferred to ignore these pinpricks, and invariably treated Rhodes with the utmost courtesy and attention.

He always showed himself glad to listen to Rhodes and to discuss with him points which the Colossus thought it worth while to talk over.

At that time Rhodes was in the most equivocal position he had ever been in his life.