He appears a very amiable person, very friendly disposed towards The Army.

We had a very nice conversation about matters in general, and at parting he expressed his kindest wishes for my future and for the future of The Army.
"I left at a few minutes before seven.

It has been snowing and raining, and freezing and thawing the last few hours, consequently the atmosphere is not very agreeable.

However, my carriage was well warmed, and we arrived at Assen in half an hour.
"A very nice hall--packed with a very respectful audience.

I spoke on the old subject, 'The Lesson of my Life,' and made it 'better as new' as the Jew says about his second-hand garments.