At mess I hear many opinions expressed of the disturbances now commencing in Morocco and the skirmishes taking place at Ceuta, concerning which the general persuasion seems to be that the Spaniards, however successful, will soon regret having plunged so recklessly into such inglorious and barren warfare.*

As the wine begins to circulate, and we to feel happy, suddenly bang! goes the signal gun at Europa point! "What the deuce is that?" "The Ganges has arrived." My jaw drops, I collapse into my chair; all hopes of an excursion to Algesiras, all prospect of seeing a bull-fight are at an end. There is no alternative but to return at once with Tonyman to his quarters, cast off my borrowed plumes, and adjourn to the hotel, where I find Miles and Older ready to start. We proceed forthwith in a body to the Ragged Staff, where we learn that the Ganges will not sail till the morning, and I determine on remaining ashore, leaving my Cadiz friends intent on securing good berths, to pull off to the steamer. Depositing my luggage in the guard-room, return with Tonyman to his club. The sentinel at the town gate makes difficulties about admitting the Spanish

Since this was written the Spaniards after a brief and victorious campaign under the great General O'Donnel now "Duke of Tetuan have wisely listened to the voice of reason, and made peace with Mo

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At mess I hear many opinions expressed of the disturbances now commencing in Morocco and the skirmishes taking place at Ceuta, concerning which the general persuasion seems to be that the Spaniards, however successful, will soon regret having plunged so recklessly into such inglorious and barren warfare.*

As the wine begins to circulate, and we to feel happy, suddenly bang! goes the signal gun at Europa point! "What the deuce is that?" "The Ganges has arrived." My jaw drops, I collapse into my chair; all hopes of an excursion to Algesiras, all prospect of seeing a bull-fight are at an end. There is no alternative but to return at once with Tonyman to his quarters, cast off my borrowed plumes, and adjourn to the hotel, where I find Miles and Older ready to start. We proceed forthwith in a body to the Ragged Staff, where we learn that the Ganges will not sail till the morning, and I determine on remaining ashore, leaving my Cadiz friends intent on securing good berths, to pull off to the steamer. Depositing my luggage in the guard-room, return with Tonyman to his club. The sentinel at the town gate makes difficulties about admitting the Spanish

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Since this was written the Spaniards after a brief and victorious campaign under the great General O'Donnel now Duke of Tetuan have wisely listened to the voice of reason, and made peace with Mo

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