A historical character, Grey is the Governor of Cape Colony in what is now South Africa, having earlier been a soldier, explorer, and governor in Australia and New Zealand. His goal in South Africa is to reconcile Britons and Boers (the Dutch) and civilize the natives, whom he claims to understand. White old timers give Grey's policies little chance of success. London has rejected his idea of union with the British Empire, wanting no more overseas colonies. Grey summons narrator Sir Harry Flashman to the Castle to request a good word with Lord Palmerston, insisting that if he is recalled, Africa is doomed. When Flashy promises, having no intention of keeping his word, as he generally avoids Palmerston, one of his nemeses, Grey presents him as a great hero from the balcony and leaves him to meet beautiful Miranda Spring, which leads directly to Flashy's being shanghaied to America.
FOLLOW BOOKRAGS:
