“I left him there.”
“Does he intend to come back, or stay where he is?”
“I don’t know, but I do not see what good he can do there.”
“I hope we shall hear better news when he returns.”
“Now, Mr. Soyer, tell us about your visit to head-quarters. Did you see Lord Raglan?”
“Certainly I did.”
“And how were you received?” asked the captain.
“Admirably,” I replied.
“I hear his lordship is a most amiable and kind man.”
“He is indeed, I assure you; and I cannot but express my gratitude for the reception he afforded me. I am certain he will be very sorry to hear of Miss Nightingale’s serious and sudden illness, for he inquired very kindly after her this morning.”