The King's visit to the front is not only a
proof of his restored health, but of his devotion to his soldiers and of his disregard of danger. In a General Order issued before his return, the King describes the great pleasure and setisfaction it has given him to judge for himself of the splendid con- dition of his armies, the spirit of cheerful confidence and loyal co-operation animating all ranks, the difficulties they have overcome in an offensive -which is still resolutely maintained day and night, and the happy-relations of the British troops and their
French brothers in arms. The King concludes his message with these stirring words :—
"Do not think that I ani. your fellow-countrymen forget the heavy sacrifices which the armies .have made and the bravery and endurance they have displayed during the past two years of bitter conflict. These saerifices have not been in vain ; the arms of the Allies will never be laid down until our cause has triumphed. I return home more than ever proud of you. May God guide you to victory."
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