CHAPTER IV

HE WINS THE V.C.

Hero of Khartoum’s Fame and Tragedy, as Private Secretary--Indian Famine--Lord William and the Jowakis--A Month’s Holiday in Afghanistan--Back in Calcutta--Barrackpore Monument to Lady Canning--Lady Waterford as Artist--Cawnpore Memorial--Racing--Trouble in South Africa--A Favour Granted--Off to the War--A Friend Left in Charge of Affairs--Some Fights for Queen and Country--Some Fights for Private Reasons--Exciting Moments--Irish Bravery of Man and Beast--Two V.C.’s at Dinner--Receives Reward at Hands of the Queen-Empress--A Shower Bath in Dublin--Some Racing and a Row--A Thrice-run Race--Miller Addresses Lord William 65