Note 184 — Chapter V · SECOND PART OF THE LONG EUROPEAN PEACE.
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It must be noted here, that the Prince Consort was an advocate of a system by which men might be allowed to leave the Colours, on furlough, before their army service expired, and so form reserve battalions in case of emergency (Theodore Martin, Life of H.R.H. the Prince Consort , ii. 436; 4th edit.: London, 1877).