But they have fits of fear of France.

They are discouraged by the greater part of Lord Lansdowne's letter[65].

I myself do not set great value on this military feeling in London, for the British generals in France do not share it.

Lord French once said to me and General Robertson, too, that when they feel despondent in London, they go to the front and get cheered up.

But it does seem to be a long job.