20/36 The information you have brought is of the highest importance. I shall telegraph, at once, to the Sirdar that there will assuredly be no advance on the part of Mahmud from Metemmeh; which will leave him free to carry out the plans he has formed. I shall of course, in my written despatch, give him full particulars of the manner in which I have obtained that information." "It was a very fine action," Macdonald agreed. "The lad has shown that he has a good head, as well as great courage. A man may get through it once, but it would be just tempting providence to try it a second time." "Now, Mr.Hilliard," the General said, "you had best go to your quarters. |