He has no settled income at present, but when he comes into the title he will, I feel quite certain, make you an allowance.

I know that you would, for yourself, shrink from doing this; but, for the boy's sake, you will not hesitate to carry out my instructions.

I should say you had better write to my father, for the interview might be an unpleasant one; but if you have to appeal to Geoffrey, you had better call upon him and show him this letter.

I feel sure that he will do what he can.
"Gregory." A month later, a messenger came up from Suakim with a despatch, dated October 3rd.

The force was then within a few days' march of El Obeid.
The news was not altogether cheering.