CHAPTER I

THE RUSSIAN SPIRIT

July 1914--Enthusiasm at Moscow--My Ambition Realised--England and Russia Allies--A War of Right--Wounded Heroes--Russia's Faith in Victory--Our Emperor's Call--England's Greatness--I am Introduced to Mr. Gladstone and Mr. Disraeli--"The M.P. for Russia in England"--Mr. Gladstone's Championship--An Unpopular Cause