Chapter 378: Canning's decision
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Although Colonel Ross's reasons are very good, and he has also been approved by Sir James Dundas, the old-fashioned Sir James Dundas has never made an exception for Colonel Ross. He always believes that the Mediterranean Fleet must be stationed in the Cabinet or in the United Kingdom. Actions can only be made at the behest of the Ottoman diplomatic ambassador.
Otherwise, James Dundas is destroying the sacred discipline of the British Navy, and the Royal Navy cannot learn from the Army.
In the face of the old-fashioned Sir James Dundas, Colonel Ross could only choose to wait and see.
On April 1st, in the early morning, when the slight sun was rising from the sea level.
At the Malta port terminal in the center of the Mediterranean Sea, a steam express ship flying the French flag is slowly approaching from the northwest.
The steam cruise warship in charge of Malta's vigilance quickly approached the steam express ship as soon as it discovered the French steam express ship.
After traveling for about 5 minutes, the steam clipper and the cruise ship met in the sea less than 2 nautical miles from Malta.
The captain of the cruise ship immediately dispatched sailors to ask why the steamship was approaching the port of Malta.
"We are the cruise fleet of the First Squadron of the Mediterranean Fleet of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. You have entered the patrol waters of the Mediterranean Fleet without authorization. Please leave immediately! Please leave immediately!" The direction of the clipper shouted. In this era of underdeveloped radio, the orders between warships and warships, warships and civilian ships either rely on military semaphores or roars.
The former is suitable for short, smooth and fast delivery of valid instructions, and the latter is suitable for the current scenario.
Shouting at a high voice is undoubtedly the most laborious thing, and many sailors are more willing to deal with the opponent with one shot rather than asking the other party's identity diligently.
If the steam clipper on the opposite side is not flying the French flag, then the cruise ship has every reason to kill the opposite ship as a spy.
With the French flag flying, the British warship must be handled with care.
A little carelessness can lead to an unexpected political crisis.
After a while, a voice came from the steamboat flying the French flag: "I am Stratford Canning, the British ambassador to Ottoman, and now I need to go to the Malta military base, with James Dundas. will meet!"
Hearing the response from the steamship on the opposite side, the sailors on the cruise ship looked at each other, they didn't understand why the British ambassador appeared on a steamship with a French flag.
One of the sailors stabbed the sailor beside him with his elbow and reminded in a low voice, "Why are you standing still! Why don't you report to the captain soon!"
After the sailor gave an "um", he turned around and went to the captain's room to report. He was walking halfway and suddenly realized why he was asked to report. The sailor stopped and turned to look at his companions behind him. , the companion standing on the bow waved at him and signaled him to go back quickly, the sailor could only show a helpless smile to report the news to the captain.
"Are you sure you heard correctly, the other party's name is Stratford Canning?" When the sailor told the captain the news, he was immediately questioned by the captain.
"I'm sure I heard it right! He said that he was the British ambassador, and he also said that his name was Stratford Canning!" The sailor responded to the captain with an oath.
"Forget it! I'll go see it myself!" The captain who had met Canning decided to go to the bow to see if he was the ambassador he knew well.
Under the leadership of the sailors, the captain holding the sight glass set out from the captain's room and quickly arrived at the bow.
The captain standing on the bow saw Canning standing on the bow of the steam clipper through the observation glass. This time, the captain no longer doubted Canning's identity as ambassador, he rushed to the opposite Canning and shouted: "Canning Ambassador Ning, please come with me!"
"Okay!" Canning on the opposite side responded immediately.
Under the command of the captain, the steam engine loaded on the cruise ship was started again, and the other steam clipper was also restarted.
The cruise ship and the steam clipper entered the port of Malta one after the other. After the clipper docked at the port of Malta, the wooden stairs were slowly lowered, and a pedestrian passage to connect the clipper to the port was being constructed.
The family members of the sailors living in Malta watched curiously at the steamship with the French flag flying. After the wooden stairs were completely on the ground, Stratford Canning slowly walked down the stairs.
When Canning's feet were completely on the land of Malta, the wooden stairs were once again taken back by the sailors on the clipper. Now the captain on the side of the deck near the pier waved goodbye to Stratford Canning on the land. .
Stratford Canning also smiled and waved at the captain.
The hum of steam appeared again, and the steamship with the French dangling slowly sailed away from the port of Malta.
The cruise fleet also followed them to **** them out of Malta. Of course, the cruise fleet said it was escorting, but in fact it was to prevent the steam clippers from wandering in the waters near Malta.
Looking at the steam clipper and the cruise ship Stratford Canning that were drifting away, he withdrew his gaze and turned to leave the port.
Led by naval soldiers stationed in Malta, Stratford Canning not only met Sir James Dundas, Commander of the Mediterranean Fleet, but also Colonel Ross, who was stationed at the Ottoman Embassy.
James Dundas glanced at Stratford Canning and then at Colonel Ross, his eyes were full of doubts. He did not understand why Ambassador Stratford Canning had come. Colonel Ross has more to do.
"Your Excellency Ambassador... why are you here? Why didn't you notify me before you came?" Colonel Ross looked at Stratford Canning in surprise.
If he had known that Ambassador Canning would return in the near future, then he would not have to go to Malta to persuade Sir James Dundas.
"Haven't you received a telegram from Britain?" Stratford Canning also asked suspiciously.
"No!" Colonel Ross shook his head in denial.
After thinking for a moment, Canning suddenly realized that he seemed to arrive a few days earlier than originally planned.
According to the procrastination character of the British cabinet, it is estimated that he will never reveal his news to the Ottoman embassy until the end.
This also caused Colonel Ross to come to Malta without receiving a cabinet telegram.
It's all the fault of the French! Who made their train so punctual!
But what is Ross doing in Malta?
A brand new question appeared in Colonel Ross's mind. He looked at the deputy in front of him and asked, "What are you doing in Malta?"
"It's like this..." Colonel Ross told Stratford Canning the contents of his conversation with the former foreign minister of Ottoman two days ago.
After hearing the content of Colonel Ross's conversation, Stratford immediately smelled a hint of conspiracy.
Based on the diplomat's sixth sense, he was told that the former foreign minister that Colonel Ross spoke of seemed to be concealing part of the real situation, especially the situation in France.
During Canning's crossing of France, he saw a group of guys in French military uniforms along the railway station in the south of France; he saw that many supplies were being transported by the railway towards Lyon and Marseille, as well as the communication with train passengers In 2008, Canning heard a complaint from a Marseille fleet company owner that his fleet needed to be on the go at all times, so that he made a lot of money less.
There are indications that France is mobilizing to a limited extent.
Although the magnitude of its mobilization is the same as that of an ant moving house, it still cannot escape from Stratford Canning's "golden eyes".
Judging from France's mobilization efforts, if it wasn't for the preparations for entering the Near East, Stratford Canning really couldn't think of why so many materials were prepared.
So when he heard the conversation between Colonel Ross and Fuad Eddien, he decided in his heart that the former foreign minister was hiding some of the content from them.
"Lord Canning, the Mediterranean Fleet is at your disposal!"
Now that someone who can command the Mediterranean Fleet has arrived, Sir James Dundas is naturally willing to follow Stratford Canning's orders.
"Mediterranean Fleet..." Stratford Canning said to Sir James Dundas after pondering, "Not for the time being!"
Colonel Ross looked at Stratford Canning in astonishment. He didn't understand why Ambassador Canning wanted the warship to move temporarily.
"There are a lot of things we don't know, it's best not to act rashly!" Stratford Canning responded vaguely, he didn't want to embarrass his assistant too much in this public place.
Colonel Ross, who has been with Ambassador Canning for many years, immediately realized what Ambassador Canning had discovered, but did not refute him because of his face.
"Yes!" Colonel Ross was very grateful to Ambassador Canning~www.novelhall.com~ On the afternoon of January 1, Stratford Canning and Colonel Ross left Malta by steam clipper.
The clipper arrived in Constantinople in the early hours of April 2.
Looking at the city in front of him that he had been away from for nearly five months, Canning was filled with emotion.
The two who returned to the embassy simply washed up and fell asleep.
April 2, 10 am.
Stratford Canning appeared from the embassy and soon arrived at the home of former Prime Minister Rehed.
After a long absence, old friends reunited with each other for a while, and immediately entered the whole
"Please tell me! What step have you taken during the time I left!" Stratford Ford asked the former prime minister with a serious look.
"Canning, this is the question you should ask the current Prime Minister, not me, a lost old man! Now I just want to live the rest of my life in peace!"
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Although Colonel Ross's reasons are very good, and he has also been approved by Sir James Dundas, the old-fashioned Sir James Dundas has never made an exception for Colonel Ross. He always believes that the Mediterranean Fleet must be stationed in the Cabinet or in the United Kingdom. Actions can only be made at the behest of the Ottoman diplomatic ambassador.
Otherwise, James Dundas is destroying the sacred discipline of the British Navy, and the Royal Navy cannot learn from the Army.
In the face of the old-fashioned Sir James Dundas, Colonel Ross could only choose to wait and see.
On April 1st, in the early morning, when the slight sun was rising from the sea level.
At the Malta port terminal in the center of the Mediterranean Sea, a steam express ship flying the French flag is slowly approaching from the northwest.
The steam cruise warship in charge of Malta's vigilance quickly approached the steam express ship as soon as it discovered the French steam express ship.
After traveling for about 5 minutes, the steam clipper and the cruise ship met in the sea less than 2 nautical miles from Malta.
The captain of the cruise ship immediately dispatched sailors to ask why the steamship was approaching the port of Malta.
"We are the cruise fleet of the First Squadron of the Mediterranean Fleet of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. You have entered the patrol waters of the Mediterranean Fleet without authorization. Please leave immediately! Please leave immediately!" The direction of the clipper shouted. In this era of underdeveloped radio, the orders between warships and warships, warships and civilian ships either rely on military semaphores or roars.
The former is suitable for short, smooth and fast delivery of valid instructions, and the latter is suitable for the current scenario.
Shouting at a high voice is undoubtedly the most laborious thing, and many sailors are more willing to deal with the opponent with one shot rather than asking the other party's identity diligently.
If the steam clipper on the opposite side is not flying the French flag, then the cruise ship has every reason to kill the opposite ship as a spy.
With the French flag flying, the British warship must be handled with care.
A little carelessness can lead to an unexpected political crisis.
After a while, a voice came from the steamboat flying the French flag: "I am Stratford Canning, the British ambassador to Ottoman, and now I need to go to the Malta military base, with James Dundas. will meet!"
Hearing the response from the steamship on the opposite side, the sailors on the cruise ship looked at each other, they didn't understand why the British ambassador appeared on a steamship with a French flag.
One of the sailors stabbed the sailor beside him with his elbow and reminded in a low voice, "Why are you standing still! Why don't you report to the captain soon!"
After the sailor gave an "um", he turned around and went to the captain's room to report. He was walking halfway and suddenly realized why he was asked to report. The sailor stopped and turned to look at his companions behind him. , the companion standing on the bow waved at him and signaled him to go back quickly, the sailor could only show a helpless smile to report the news to the captain.
"Are you sure you heard correctly, the other party's name is Stratford Canning?" When the sailor told the captain the news, he was immediately questioned by the captain.
"I'm sure I heard it right! He said that he was the British ambassador, and he also said that his name was Stratford Canning!" The sailor responded to the captain with an oath.
"Forget it! I'll go see it myself!" The captain who had met Canning decided to go to the bow to see if he was the ambassador he knew well.
Under the leadership of the sailors, the captain holding the sight glass set out from the captain's room and quickly arrived at the bow.
The captain standing on the bow saw Canning standing on the bow of the steam clipper through the observation glass. This time, the captain no longer doubted Canning's identity as ambassador, he rushed to the opposite Canning and shouted: "Canning Ambassador Ning, please come with me!"
"Okay!" Canning on the opposite side responded immediately.
Under the command of the captain, the steam engine loaded on the cruise ship was started again, and the other steam clipper was also restarted.
The cruise ship and the steam clipper entered the port of Malta one after the other. After the clipper docked at the port of Malta, the wooden stairs were slowly lowered, and a pedestrian passage to connect the clipper to the port was being constructed.
The family members of the sailors living in Malta watched curiously at the steamship with the French flag flying. After the wooden stairs were completely on the ground, Stratford Canning slowly walked down the stairs.
When Canning's feet were completely on the land of Malta, the wooden stairs were once again taken back by the sailors on the clipper. Now the captain on the side of the deck near the pier waved goodbye to Stratford Canning on the land. .
Stratford Canning also smiled and waved at the captain.
The hum of steam appeared again, and the steamship with the French dangling slowly sailed away from the port of Malta.
The cruise fleet also followed them to **** them out of Malta. Of course, the cruise fleet said it was escorting, but in fact it was to prevent the steam clippers from wandering in the waters near Malta.
Looking at the steam clipper and the cruise ship Stratford Canning that were drifting away, he withdrew his gaze and turned to leave the port.
Led by naval soldiers stationed in Malta, Stratford Canning not only met Sir James Dundas, Commander of the Mediterranean Fleet, but also Colonel Ross, who was stationed at the Ottoman Embassy.
James Dundas glanced at Stratford Canning and then at Colonel Ross, his eyes were full of doubts. He did not understand why Ambassador Stratford Canning had come. Colonel Ross has more to do.
"Your Excellency Ambassador... why are you here? Why didn't you notify me before you came?" Colonel Ross looked at Stratford Canning in surprise.
If he had known that Ambassador Canning would return in the near future, then he would not have to go to Malta to persuade Sir James Dundas.
"Haven't you received a telegram from Britain?" Stratford Canning also asked suspiciously.
"No!" Colonel Ross shook his head in denial.
After thinking for a moment, Canning suddenly realized that he seemed to arrive a few days earlier than originally planned.
According to the procrastination character of the British cabinet, it is estimated that he will never reveal his news to the Ottoman embassy until the end.
This also caused Colonel Ross to come to Malta without receiving a cabinet telegram.
It's all the fault of the French! Who made their train so punctual!
But what is Ross doing in Malta?
A brand new question appeared in Colonel Ross's mind. He looked at the deputy in front of him and asked, "What are you doing in Malta?"
"It's like this..." Colonel Ross told Stratford Canning the contents of his conversation with the former foreign minister of Ottoman two days ago.
After hearing the content of Colonel Ross's conversation, Stratford immediately smelled a hint of conspiracy.
Based on the diplomat's sixth sense, he was told that the former foreign minister that Colonel Ross spoke of seemed to be concealing part of the real situation, especially the situation in France.
During Canning's crossing of France, he saw a group of guys in French military uniforms along the railway station in the south of France; he saw that many supplies were being transported by the railway towards Lyon and Marseille, as well as the communication with train passengers In 2008, Canning heard a complaint from a Marseille fleet company owner that his fleet needed to be on the go at all times, so that he made a lot of money less.
There are indications that France is mobilizing to a limited extent.
Although the magnitude of its mobilization is the same as that of an ant moving house, it still cannot escape from Stratford Canning's "golden eyes".
Judging from France's mobilization efforts, if it wasn't for the preparations for entering the Near East, Stratford Canning really couldn't think of why so many materials were prepared.
So when he heard the conversation between Colonel Ross and Fuad Eddien, he decided in his heart that the former foreign minister was hiding some of the content from them.
"Lord Canning, the Mediterranean Fleet is at your disposal!"
Now that someone who can command the Mediterranean Fleet has arrived, Sir James Dundas is naturally willing to follow Stratford Canning's orders.
"Mediterranean Fleet..." Stratford Canning said to Sir James Dundas after pondering, "Not for the time being!"
Colonel Ross looked at Stratford Canning in astonishment. He didn't understand why Ambassador Canning wanted the warship to move temporarily.
"There are a lot of things we don't know, it's best not to act rashly!" Stratford Canning responded vaguely, he didn't want to embarrass his assistant too much in this public place.
Colonel Ross, who has been with Ambassador Canning for many years, immediately realized what Ambassador Canning had discovered, but did not refute him because of his face.
"Yes!" Colonel Ross was very grateful to Ambassador Canning~www.novelhall.com~ On the afternoon of January 1, Stratford Canning and Colonel Ross left Malta by steam clipper.
The clipper arrived in Constantinople in the early hours of April 2.
Looking at the city in front of him that he had been away from for nearly five months, Canning was filled with emotion.
The two who returned to the embassy simply washed up and fell asleep.
April 2, 10 am.
Stratford Canning appeared from the embassy and soon arrived at the home of former Prime Minister Rehed.
After a long absence, old friends reunited with each other for a while, and immediately entered the whole
"Please tell me! What step have you taken during the time I left!" Stratford Ford asked the former prime minister with a serious look.
"Canning, this is the question you should ask the current Prime Minister, not me, a lost old man! Now I just want to live the rest of my life in peace!"
Although Colonel Ross's reasons are very good, and he has also been approved by Sir James Dundas, the old-fashioned Sir James Dundas has never made an exception for Colonel Ross. He always believes that the Mediterranean Fleet must be stationed in the Cabinet or in the United Kingdom. Actions can only be made at the behest of the Ottoman diplomatic ambassador.Otherwise, James Dundas is destroying the sacred discipline of the British Navy, and the Royal Navy cannot learn from the Army.In the face of the old-fashioned Sir James Dundas, Colonel Ross could only choose to wait and see.On April 1st, in the early morning, when the slight sun was rising from the sea level.At the Malta port terminal in the center of the Mediterranean Sea, a steam express ship flying the French flag is slowly approaching from the northwest.The steam cruise warship in charge of Malta's vigilance quickly approached the steam express ship as soon as it discovered the French steam express ship.After traveling for about 5 minutes, the steam clipper and the cruise ship met in the sea less than 2 nautical miles from Malta.The captain of the cruise ship immediately dispatched sailors to ask why the steamship was approaching the port of Malta."We are the cruise fleet of the First Squadron of the Mediterranean Fleet of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. You have entered the patrol waters of the Mediterranean Fleet without authorization. Please leave immediately! Please leave immediately!" The direction of the clipper shouted. In this era of underdeveloped radio, the orders between warships and warships, warships and civilian ships either rely on military semaphores or roars.The former is suitable for short, smooth and fast delivery of valid instructions, and the latter is suitable for the current scenario.Shouting at a high voice is undoubtedly the most laborious thing, and many sailors are more willing to deal with the opponent with one shot rather than asking the other party's identity diligently.If the steam clipper on the opposite side is not flying the French flag, then the cruise ship has every reason to kill the opposite ship as a spy.With the French flag flying, the British warship must be handled with care.A little carelessness can lead to an unexpected political crisis.After a while, a voice came from the steamboat flying the French flag: "I am Stratford Canning, the British ambassador to Ottoman, and now I need to go to the Malta military base, with James Dundas. will meet!"Hearing the response from the steamship on the opposite side, the sailors on the cruise ship looked at each other, they didn't understand why the British ambassador appeared on a steamship with a French flag.One of the sailors stabbed the sailor beside him with his elbow and reminded in a low voice, "Why are you standing still! Why don't you report to the captain soon!"After the sailor gave an "um", he turned around and went to the captain's room to report. He was walking halfway and suddenly realized why he was asked to report. The sailor stopped and turned to look at his companions behind him. , the companion standing on the bow waved at him and signaled him to go back quickly, the sailor could only show a helpless smile to report the news to the captain."Are you sure you heard correctly, the other party's name is Stratford Canning?" When the sailor told the captain the news, he was immediately questioned by the captain."I'm sure I heard it right! He said that he was the British ambassador, and he also said that his name was Stratford Canning!" The sailor responded to the captain with an oath."Forget it! I'll go see it myself!" The captain who had met Canning decided to go to the bow to see if he was the ambassador he knew well.Under the leadership of the sailors, the captain holding the sight glass set out from the captain's room and quickly arrived at the bow.The captain standing on the bow saw Canning standing on the bow of the steam clipper through the observation glass. This time, the captain no longer doubted Canning's identity as ambassador, he rushed to the opposite Canning and shouted: "Canning Ambassador Ning, please come with me!""Okay!" Canning on the opposite side responded immediately.Under the command of the captain, the steam engine loaded on the cruise ship was started again, and the other steam clipper was also restarted.The cruise ship and the steam clipper entered the port of Malta one after the other. After the clipper docked at the port of Malta, the wooden stairs were slowly lowered, and a pedestrian passage to connect the clipper to the port was being constructed.The family members of the sailors living in Malta watched curiously at the steamship with the French flag flying. After the wooden stairs were completely on the ground, Stratford Canning slowly walked down the stairs.When Canning's feet were completely on the land of Malta, the wooden stairs were once again taken back by the sailors on the clipper. Now the captain on the side of the deck near the pier waved goodbye to Stratford Canning on the land. .Stratford Canning also smiled and waved at the captain.The hum of steam appeared again, and the steamship with the French dangling slowly sailed away from the port of Malta.The cruise fleet also followed them to **** them out of Malta. Of course, the cruise fleet said it was escorting, but in fact it was to prevent the steam clippers from wandering in the waters near Malta.Looking at the steam clipper and the cruise ship Stratford Canning that were drifting away, he withdrew his gaze and turned to leave the port.Led by naval soldiers stationed in Malta, Stratford Canning not only met Sir James Dundas, Commander of the Mediterranean Fleet, but also Colonel Ross, who was stationed at the Ottoman Embassy.James Dundas glanced at Stratford Canning and then at Colonel Ross, his eyes were full of doubts. He did not understand why Ambassador Stratford Canning had come. Colonel Ross has more to do."Your Excellency Ambassador... why are you here? Why didn't you notify me before you came?" Colonel Ross looked at Stratford Canning in surprise.If he had known that Ambassador Canning would return in the near future, then he would not have to go to Malta to persuade Sir James Dundas."Haven't you received a telegram from Britain?" Stratford Canning also asked suspiciously."No!" Colonel Ross shook his head in denial.After thinking for a moment, Canning suddenly realized that he seemed to arrive a few days earlier than originally planned.According to the procrastination character of the British cabinet, it is estimated that he will never reveal his news to the Ottoman embassy until the end.This also caused Colonel Ross to come to Malta without receiving a cabinet telegram.It's all the fault of the French! Who made their train so punctual!But what is Ross doing in Malta?A brand new question appeared in Colonel Ross's mind. He looked at the deputy in front of him and asked, "What are you doing in Malta?""It's like this..." Colonel Ross told Stratford Canning the contents of his conversation with the former foreign minister of Ottoman two days ago.After hearing the content of Colonel Ross's conversation, Stratford immediately smelled a hint of conspiracy.Based on the diplomat's sixth sense, he was told that the former foreign minister that Colonel Ross spoke of seemed to be concealing part of the real situation, especially the situation in France.During Canning's crossing of France, he saw a group of guys in French military uniforms along the railway station in the south of France; he saw that many supplies were being transported by the railway towards Lyon and Marseille, as well as the communication with train passengers In 2008, Canning heard a complaint from a Marseille fleet company owner that his fleet needed to be on the go at all times, so that he made a lot of money less.There are indications that France is mobilizing to a limited extent.Although the magnitude of its mobilization is the same as that of an ant moving house, it still cannot escape from Stratford Canning's "golden eyes".Judging from France's mobilization efforts, if it wasn't for the preparations for entering the Near East, Stratford Canning really couldn't think of why so many materials were prepared.So when he heard the conversation between Colonel Ross and Fuad Eddien, he decided in his heart that the former foreign minister was hiding some of the content from them."Lord Canning, the Mediterranean Fleet is at your disposal!"Now that someone who can command the Mediterranean Fleet has arrived, Sir James Dundas is naturally willing to follow Stratford Canning's orders."Mediterranean Fleet..." Stratford Canning said to Sir James Dundas after pondering, "Not for the time being!"Colonel Ross looked at Stratford Canning in astonishment. He didn't understand why Ambassador Canning wanted the warship to move temporarily."There are a lot of things we don't know, it's best not to act rashly!" Stratford Canning responded vaguely, he didn't want to embarrass his assistant too much in this public place.Colonel Ross, who has been with Ambassador Canning for many years, immediately realized what Ambassador Canning had discovered, but did not refute him because of his face."Yes!" Colonel Ross was very grateful to Ambassador Canning~www.novelhall.com~ On the afternoon of January 1, Stratford Canning and Colonel Ross left Malta by steam clipper.The clipper arrived in Constantinople in the early hours of April 2.Looking at the city in front of him that he had been away from for nearly five months, Canning was filled with emotion.The two who returned to the embassy simply washed up and fell asleep.April 2, 10 am.Stratford Canning appeared from the embassy and soon arrived at the home of former Prime Minister Rehed.After a long absence, old friends reunited with each other for a while, and immediately entered the whole"Please tell me! What step have you taken during the time I left!" Stratford Ford asked the former prime minister with a serious look."Canning, this is the question you should ask the current Prime Minister, not me, a lost old man! Now I just want to live the rest of my life in peace!"
