So he left the ship with the others and disappeared for the day.
Ajo took the same route he had covered before, in the direction of Nieuport, but could not get within five miles of the town, which was now held by the Germans.

From Furnes to the front the roads were packed with reinforcements and wagon trains bearing ammunition and supplies, and further progress with the ambulance was impossible.
However, a constant stream of wounded flowed to the rear, some with first aid bandages covering their injuries, others as yet uncared for.
Kelsey chose those whom he considered most in need of surgical care or skillful nursing, and by noon the ambulance was filled to overflowing.
It was Jones who advised taking none of the fatally injured, as the army surgeons paid especial attention to these.

The Americans could be of most practical use, the boy considered, by taking in charge such as had a chance to recover.

So nine more patients were added to the ship's colony on this occasion, all being delivered to the care of Dr.Gys without accident or delay--a fact that rendered Ajo quite proud of his skillful driving.
While the ambulance was away the girls quietly passed from berth to berth, encouraging and caring for their wounded.

It was surprising how interested they became in the personality of these soldiers, for each man was distinctive either in individuality or the character of his injury, and most of them were eager to chat with their nurses and anxious for news of the battle.
During the morning the young Belgian who had lain until now in a stupor, recovered consciousness.