Night Attack by the Russians, 78 Repulse of the German Army, 85 Excitement in Brussels, 86 The Meeting of the Four Fleets, 92 Retreat of French Cruisers, 96 On Board the Flagship, 99 Preparations for the Landing of British Troops at Trebizonde, 102 Repulse of the Russians, 106 The Russo-German Campaign—Great Battle at Skierniwiçe, 110 Italy mobilises her Army, and takes the Field against France, 121 The Council of War, 124 Italian Route—Through the Riviera, 126 Battle of Costebelle, 129 The Landing at Trebizonde, 132 Mobilisation of the First Army Corps, 138 Russia declares War against England, 147 Declaration of War in London, 148 The Position of Affairs, 158 Preparations in the Mediterranean Fleet, 160 The Battle of Sardinia, 165 The Franco-German Campaign—Cavalry Engagement near Ligny, 171 Engagement at Vaux Champagne, 178 The Battle of Machault, 184 The War in the far East—The Capture of Vladivostock, 193 Events in the East of Europe, 199 Arrival of British Troops in the Sea of Marmora, 201 Feeling in Australia, 206 Instructions from the Admiralty, 211 The Franco-German Campaign—The German Advance, 213 Advance of the Second and Third Armies on Paris, 221 The March upon the French Capital, 223 British Campaign in Bulgaria, 225 The Bombardment of Varna, 228 Rout of the Russian Army, 234 The Battle of Kosluji, 236 Enthusiasm in Cairo, 241 French Intrigues in Egypt, 248 Fierce Battle near Wady Halfa, 252 The Franco-German Campaign—Rescue of Paris, 258 Advance of General de Galliffet, 262