Nevertheless, my hopes of a political appointment vanished, and I returned to my regiment to learn, after due reflection, what a very lucky person I was." "Concerning Miss Morris, you mean ?" "Exactly.

And now exit Elizabeth.

Not being cut out for matrimonial enterprise I tried to become a good officer.

A year ago, when Government asked for volunteers to form Chinese regiments, I sent in my name and was accepted.

I had the good fortune to serve under an old friend, Colonel Costobell; but some malign star sent Lord Ventnor to the Far East, this time in an important civil capacity.