The General Officer Commanding, as he appears to:
(1) _His Chief of Staff_.--The one insuperable obstacle to tactical
triumphs such as CÆSAR and NAPOLEON never knew.
(2) _His youngest A.D.C._--A perpetual fountain of unsterilized
language.
(3) _Certain Subalterns_.--The greatest man on earth.
(4) _Tommy Atkins_.--A benevolent old buffer in scarlet and gold who
periodically takes an inexplicable interest in Tommy's belt and brass
buttons. An excuse for his sergeant's making him present arms.
(5) _The British Public_.--A name in the newspapers.
(6) _Himself_.--(_a_) Before dinner: An unfortunate, overworked and
ill-used old man. (_b_) After dinner: England's hope and Sir WILLIAM
ROBERTSON'S right hand.
(7) _His Wife_.--A very lovable, but helpless, baby.
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