FRANCE AND ENGLAND.
[To THE EDITOR or THE " SPECTATOR."] SIR,—Most of us have seen an English summary of M. J. H. Rosny's eloquent article in the Journal of April 3rd in praise of " the British effort." It is headed " Une Nation Magnifique." I It says things of us which, perhaps, can only be said in French without seeming extravagant of praise. We may at least grate- fully accept it as a proof of the warm attachment our gallant Allies feel for our men in France. May I add to this testimony a brief extract from a private letter written by a French Academician to an English friend? "L'horizon s'eclaireit,
n'est-ce pas? Et Yon dirait parfois qu'il Vos troupes et les netres font de bonne at belle besogne. Comme vous devez etre fiers de Parmee anglaise! La meprisable petite armee ' fait maintenaut l'admiration du monde." . . . I am tempted to quote more, but these few words may suffice to show how un- grudging and generous are the admiration and gratitude of our
gallant and sorely tried Allies.—I am, Sir, &c., J. D. A.
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