Over and over again there
were times when no mortal leadership could have availed us.
"It was during these periods that we learnt that some Power beyond our
own guided our footsteps. If we acknowledged this--as we did--down
among the ice, it is only fitting that we should remember it now when
the same Power has brought us safely home through all these troubles
and dangers. No one who has seen and experienced what we have done
there can take credit to himself for our escape from what appeared to
be overwhelming difficulties."
Sir Ernest Shackleton also praises the conduct of his officers and men
as helping largely to their success. He says:
"We were all the best of comrades. Every man denied himself, and was
eager to do his level best."
True Scouts, all of them.
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SOME FAMOUS VICTORIES THROUGH LOYALTY TO LEADERS.
Trafalgar.
The month of October is full of glorious national memories for Scouts.
On October 21st, 1805, was fought the battle of Trafalgar, when the
British Fleet, under Admiral Lord Nelson, attacked and defeated the
combined forces of French and Spanish men-of-war.
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