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have been anxious to set at rest the surmises on many moot points, but to have done so his duties would have had to be fulfilled in a half-hearted manner; and so, forgetful of self, and not seeking the applause of the world, he has been content to evo quietly on his way, performing his official work conscientiously and well, only devoting to scientific pursuits the hours of darkness and the necessary delays which occurred during his frequent official journeys. Jor this I think he deserves the greater honour, 1n that, in spite of such difficulties, he has achieved an amount of work which would have been a credit to a man unhampered by official cares.

Another striking trait of his character which called forth my admiration was his unselfishness. His whole heart seemed to be centred in the welfare of his people and the advancement of science, and no idea of fame appeared to enter his mind. His interest, too, in the work being done by others seemed to be quite as keen as that he took in his own. This characteristic is shown in his letters, by many references to Dr. W: Junker, of whom he speaks with great admiration, and in whose intrepid labours and valuable work he took a deep interest.

It will be seen from these remarks, that Emin possesses some of those high qualities which ennoble any life, and which have enabled him to. live his life and do his work alone and unobserved, with a wonderful steadiness of purpose and with remarkable success. | Emin was ever ready to give advice when asked, although he never obtruded his superior knowledge, and the modesty with which he gave his opinions possessed in itself a charm.

I often consulted him with regard to the treatment of disease in Africa, and in this connexion he gave me many a valuable clinical lecture; but his suggestions were always made with the greatest regard for my feelings, and without any attempt to overpower me with the extent of his knowledge and experience,