Speaking French fluently, she was able to converse with all those under her charge and all seemed eager to relate to their beautiful nurse their experiences, hopes and griefs.

Soon she realized she was beginning to learn more of the true nature of war than she had ever gleaned from the correspondents of the newspapers.
When dinner was served in the forward cabin Beth relieved Maud and after the evening meal Dr.Gys made another inspection of his patients.

All seemed doing well except the young Belgian.

The condition of the French sergeant was still unchanged.

Some of those with minor injuries were ordered on deck for a breath of fresh air.
Patsy relieved Beth at midnight and Maud came on duty again at six o'clock, having had several hours of refreshing sleep.