A KITCHENER STORY.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 191, 10 February 1912, Page 10 (Supplement)

A KITCHENER STORY.

Kitchener's ability in disguising himself has given rise to many stories, true, , and otherwise, of this famous soldier.. The following incident was told by one who served with the Essex Regiment in a campaign against the Dervishes: —"I was acling-corporal of the guard over a large number of 'gentlemen of the desert,' whom we had taken prisoners. In. the course of my rounds a captive within the tent drew my attention, and I was surprised to hear in good English the reqpest, 'Corporal, I wish to get out of this.' I, of course, reported the occurrence to the sergeant of the guard, only to be met with the curt reply, 'Let the fool stay where he is.' I continued my rounds, and was again met with the request. Agaiii I reported the matter, and this time the reply was as curt, but a bit stronger, so I went on my rounds again. As I passed the spot the time the voice from within haid, 'Say, corporal, you are of the Essex Regiment?" I answered that I was, and the prisoner. said, 'Well, tell Mr. B. that I want to, speak to him.' 'What name?' I queried. 'Kitchener,' came the reply, and I at once reported accordingly to the sergeant. He immediately made for the prisoners' quarters, and I shall never forget that meeting. The dishevelled 'Dervish' was in reality the Lord Kitchener that was to be, who had been out spying among the enemy, and had apparently been taken prisoner by his own troops."