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to be coached the journey
will be manageable and
quick return in case of need
be easy.

I suppose you watch the
War telegrams with interest.

Turkey was so obstinate
and Russia so double minded
that I pity neither and hope
both will be well scratched
by the demon they have invoked.

Till yesterday it seemed
that in Europe Russia had
no serious difficulty – almost
no foe – when she crossed a vast
river and explored the
Balkhans without resistance.