In Serbia and in the Serbian army MacIver reached what as yet is the highest point of his career, and of his life the happiest period.- Richard Harding Davis
He was general de brigade, which is not what we know as a brigade general, but is one who commands a division, a major-general. He was a great favorite both at the palace and with the people, the pay was good, fighting plentiful, and Belgrade fun and amusing. Of all the places he has visited and the countries he has served, it is of this Balkan kingdom that the general seems to speak most fondly and with the greatest feeling. Of Queen Natalie he was and is a most loyal and chivalric admirer, and was ever ready, when he found any one who did not as greatly respect the lady, to offer him the choice of swords or pistols. Even for [king] Milan he finds an extenuating word.
Real Soldiers of Fortune, year 1906.