The River War - An Account Of The Reconquest Of The Sudan By Winston S. Churchill

















































 -  We may, however, assert that he was a man of
stainless honour and enduring courage, who in varied capacities displayed - Page 93
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We May, However, Assert That He Was A Man Of Stainless Honour And Enduring Courage, Who In Varied Capacities Displayed A Fertile And Abundant Genius.

He was careless alike of the honours and comforts of the world, and looked forward with firm faith to the rewards of a future state.

The severity of his religion did not impair the amiability of his character. The uncertainty of his moods may have frequently affected the soundness of his opinions, but not often the justice of his actions. Gordon's statue, set up in the indignant grief of the nation in the space which is appropriated to the monuments of Great Captains by sea and land, claims the attention of the passer-by, not only because it is comparatively new. The figure, its pose, and its story are familiar even to the poorest citizens of London and to people from all parts of the United Kingdom. Serene amid the noise of the traffic, as formerly in that of the battle, the famous General seems still, with bowed head and thoughtful countenance, to revolve the problems of the dark Soudan and, inattentive to the clamour of men, inquires what is acceptable to God.

With the capture of the city and the death of the envoy the reason for the expedition disappeared. It remained only to withdraw the troops. The stores which had been brought across the desert at a terrible cost were thrown hastily into the Nile. The battered steamers which had waited so long at Metemma were hurriedly dismantled.

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