6/16 Then, all of a sudden, we found ourselves shouting the National Anthem in every possible key and pitch. Then more cheering and more again. The General and Staff turned towards Headquarters. The new arrivals had to be settled in their quarters for the night. Most were taken in by the Imperial Light Horse--alas! there is plenty of room in their camp now! To right and left the squadrons wheeled, amid greetings and laughter and endless delight. |