Prain writes this letter from Torquay where he was summoned on Sunday to say that Sir George King is seriously ill. A violent epistaxis set in last Thursday night and, as it could not be controlled, King's condition on Sunday was so alarming that Prain was sent for. On Monday, when Prain arrived, King was grave but fortunately on Tuesday the haemorrhage was got under control and has not recurred since. Prain feels hopeful once more, but King is very weak and depressed and it will be some time before he is permitted to leave. Prain wonders if Thiselton-Dyer will kindly permit the material on which King is presently at work to remain as it is until his return. Page 1 of 3.