I am going into dry dock for repairs, but The Army will not be allowed to suffer, either financially or spiritually, or in any other way by my absence, and in the long future I think it will be seen--I shall not be here to see, but you will, that The Army will answer every doubt and banish every fear and strangle every slander, and by its marvellous success show to the world that it is the work of God and that The General has been His Servant." In his last letter to the Chief, he wrote two months later:-- "International Headquarters, London, E.C.
"_July 4, 1912_.
"My Dear Chief,-- "I am pleased to hear that you are sticking to your intention of going away for a few days, in spite of my continued affliction, for affliction it can truthfully be called.
"I am very poorly, and the trial of it is that I cannot see any positive prospect of a definite, speedy recovery.

But it will come; I have never seriously doubted it.

God won't let me finish off in this disheartening manner--disheartening, I mean, to my comrades, and to those I have to leave with the responsibility of keeping the Banner flying.

God will still do wonders, in spite of men and devils.
"All will be well.

Miriam will get well, Mary will get well, and both be brave warriors.