Write in French:" "I shall accompany the Emir Feisul and Colonel Lawrence to the front tonight, former plan having miscarried.

When Syrian retreat begins look out for automobile containing Feisul and Lawrence, which may be recognized easily as it will also contain myself and another civilian in plain clothes.

At the psychological moment a white flag will be shown from it, waved perhaps surreptitiously by one of the civilians.

In the event of breakdown of the automobile a horsed vehicle will be used and the same signal will apply.

For the sake of myself and the other civilian, please instruct all officers to keep a sharp lookout and protect the party from being fired on." "There," I said, "sign that and address it." He hesitated.