14/67 But at his side stood a general, fresh from triumphs in Turkestan, who had begged to be allowed to come as volunteer or aide-de-camp. When Dragomiroff, in an agony of suspense, lowered his glass, the other continued to gaze, and at last exclaimed: "I congratulate you on your victory." "Where do you see that ?" asked Dragomiroff "Where? Watch them as they charge the enemy. It is a pleasure to see them." The verdict was true. |