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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 conscien-

tiously 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 advance- ment 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,