Ralph wrote to General Chanzy, relating the whole circumstances of his absence.

Chanzy was very happy in Russia, where he was extremely well received.

Chanzy, it is true, was at this critical moment in bad health.

Chanzy, however, belonged to a calmer, a more quietly resolute northern race.

Chanzy and Faidherbe were no doubt fighting bravely,-withevery probability of success; but-