The death of Lord Kitchener, the naval reverse, and the fierce attack on our front, following one another in such a short space of time, called for great steadiness of nerve and coolness of head.

I felt that the hospital was no place for me (p.

130) when Canadians were meeting reverses at the front, especially as the First Division was ordered to recapture the lost trenches.

I telephoned to my good friend, Colonel Brutenell, the C.O.of the Motor Machine-Gun Brigade, and asked him to send me a side-car to take me forward.

He had always in the past shown me much kindness in supplying me with means of locomotion.