CHAPTER VIII.. The War Presidents

THE WAR PRESIDENTS

The Boers' real leader in peace and in war--Bismarck's opinion of Kruger--The President's duties in Pretoria--His visits to the laagers and the influence he exerted over the disheartened burghers--His oration over Joubert's body--His opinion of the British, and of those whom he blamed for the war--His departure from Pretoria--President Steyn and his work during the war.