CONCLUSION.
Such are some of the minor experiences which, though not very
sensational in themselves, are yet part of the every-day work of
an "intelligence agent" (_alias_ a spy), and while they tend to
relieve such work of any suspicion of monotony, they add, as a rule,
that touch of romance and excitement to it which makes spying the
fascinating sport that it is.
When one recognises also that it may have invaluable results for one's
country in time of war, one feels that even though it is a time spent
largely in enjoyment, it is not by any means time thrown idly away;
and though the "agent," if caught, may "go under," unhonoured and
unsung, he knows in his heart of hearts that he has done as bravely
for his country as his comrade who falls in battle.
* * * * *
Books for War Time.
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FIRST FROM THE FRONT. By HAROLD ASHTON. War Correspondent of
the _Daily News_. Crown 8vo. Cloth. Price 2/6 net. (Postage
4d. extra.)
"Gives vivid glimpses of the Western Campaign up to the time
when the battle of the Aisne drifted northwestward and became
the present battle on the frontier."--_Times_.
AN ENGLISHWOMAN'S ADVENTURES IN THE GERMAN LINES. By GLADYS
LLOYD. Crown 8vo. Paper Wrapper. With Portrait and Map. Price
1/- net. (Postage 3d. extra.)
"She describes in the simplest way her experiences in Belgium,
her talks with the villagers and the Uhlans; frightened, but
resolute to hide all show of fright, she stands up splendidly
to them and speaks her mind at the very muzzles of their
revolvers; but she never loses her courage, nor does she lose
her sense of humour.
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