Chapter XXX. 21st November 1885-5th June 1886 K. C. M. G.
Bibliography:
74. Six Months at Abbazia. 1888. 75. Lady Burton's Edition of the Arabian Nights. 1888.
141. In Morocco, 21st November 1885.
On October 28th the Burtons went down to Hatfield, where there was a large party, but Lord Salisbury devoted himself chiefly to Burton. After they had discussed the Eastern Question, Lord Salisbury said to Burton "Now go to your room, where you will be quiet, and draw up a complete programme for Egypt."
Burton retired, but in two or three minutes returned with a paper which he handed to Lord Salisbury.
"You've soon done it," said his Lordship, and on unfolding the paper he found the single word "Annex."
"If I were to write for a month," commented Burton, on noticing Lord Salisbury's disappointment, "I could not say more."