Chapter 13: The Final Advance. 

A few days after the return of headquarters to Berber, Mahmud was sent down country, and Fatma was permitted to accompany him. She expressed to Gregory, in touching terms, her gratitude for what he had done for her. 

"We have been of mutual assistance," said Gregory. "I have the same reason to be grateful to you, as you have to thank me. I saved your life, and you saved mine. You were very kind to me, when I was a captive--I have done as much as I could for you, since you have been with us. So we are quits. I hope you will be happy with Mahmud. We do not treat our prisoners badly, and except that he will be away from the Soudan, he will probably be more comfortable than he has ever been in his life." 

Gregory was now employed in the transport department, and journeyed backwards and forwards, with large convoys of camels, to the head of the railway. The line was completed to Berber, but the officers charged with its construction were indefatigable; and, as fast as the materials came up, it was pushed on towards the Atbara. Complete as had been the victory on that river, the Sirdar saw that the force which had been sufficient to defeat the twenty thousand men, under Mahmud, was not sufficiently strong for the more onerous task of coping with three times that number, fighting under the eye of the Khalifa, and certain to consist of his best and bravest troops. He therefore telegraphed home for another British brigade, and additional artillery, with at least one regiment of cavalry--an arm in which the Egyptian Army was weak.  QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. Who did Fatma grateful for?
2. Which person was Fatma grateful for?
3. 
Q2:
1. Did Gregory feel the same way towards Fatma?
2. Did Gregory and Fatma feel the same towards each other?
3. 
Q3:
1. Where did Gregory and Fatma go back to?
2. What place did Gregory and Fatma return to?
3. 
Q4:
1. With who was Fatma supposed to travel ?
2. With which person was Ftama supposed to travel?
3. 
Q5:
1. What were Mahmud and Fatma doing with Gregory?
2. What was the reason Fatma and Mahmud were with Gregory?
3. 
Q6:
1. How does Gregory expect Mahmud to feel?
2. On what feeling does Gregory rely to know if Mahmud enjoys where he is going?
3. 
Q7:
1. Where was the train line stretching toward?
2. Where was the train line leading?
3. 
Q8:
1. Has Gregory travelled a lot?
2. Is traveling something usual for Gregory?
3. 
Q9:
1. By what means did Gregory travel?
2. Using what did Gregory use to travel?
3. 
Q10:
1. Why did Gregory travel the often?
2. What was the reason for Gregory to travel that much?
3. 
Q11:
1. What group are the opposing military interests?
2. Who has opposing military interests?
3. 
Q12:
1. Has the Egyptian army have outstanding cavalry?
2. Is the Egyptian army outstanding cavalry wise?
3. 
Q13:
1. Is Mahmud’s army big enough to withstand the Egyptians?
2. Is Mahmud’s army strong enough to hold out against the Egyptians?
3. 
