The same had been found among the Armenians and Greeks.

Men objected to the examination of evangelical doctrines, lest the result should be a schism in the nation; not being able to see how a change in religious belief could consist with national loyalty.

Yet, though the progress of the work had not equaled the expectations awakened at the outset, it was obvious that increasing acquaintance with the missionaries was perceptibly removing prejudice.

The conviction was gaining strength with many, not only that Protestants had a Christian faith, but that it was purer than their own.

The girls' school at Eski Zagra had thirty pupils in regular attendance, and a score of applicants were refused for want of room.