and Baring concerning troops for Berber, [228];

rejoices at the thought of never seeing Great Britain again, [228];

and dinner-parties, [228];

best plan of attacking Arabs, [230];

on belief of Arabs, [232];

problem of evacuation, [236];

denies that expedition is for his relief, [236]; advice of, [236];

emphatic statement as to Sennaar, [237];

rapid retreat question, [237];

anxious to resign post of Governor-General, [238];