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63 the Duke of Connaught, at the Railway station. That kind of high reception is only due to ruling monarchs and their heirs-apparent. You now see, Kitchener obtained that high honour simply for his successful conduct of a difficult war. On the Canadian Arch which was erected for the Coronation, but then used for the occasion, there were put two inscriptions in his honour, viz., "Soldier in War" and "Soldier in Peace."

In the battle described in the Mahabharata, though there were many heroes, Abhimanyu, the son of Arjuna, was considered to be the best. All the best warriors of the enemy surrounded him and fought with him. He, being unfortunately separated from the heroes on his side, fought very bravely with the enemy as long as life lasted. There are many more instances of valour, such as that shown by Sri Rama, Sri Krishna, Bhima, Arjuna