The success of this young New Englander aroused the envy of the English. They declared he was a dangerous freebooter and arrested Vim on a slight pretext. He was confined in the English admiral't flagship, but his ready wit devised means of escape.
He disappeared for a time, to return with a force of natives he had organized, armed, and cares fully drilled; "and who were inspired wi spirit. the country of the rebels in of 80 miles around Shai for this service he received' large sums of money from the delighted Chinese merchants The English and French then recognized his work and took him into their councils, Ward placed hig army under iron discipline and Jed it with consummate skill and Caring. His campaigns were among the most sanguinary ofo modern times, He met with great success his battles, winning from the Chinese the name "Ever Victori For his services he was made a mandarin of the highest order and Admiral-General in the services, of the Emperor. He married Genghter of an influential Chinese, Uetame a Chinese citizen and assumed the native dress. He took the'native name of Hui When the Civil War broke out he was anxious to return home and
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