The Brigadier lent me a horse and I rode with his staff over to Caestre where the brigade was to be billeted.
In the same town were the 15th and 16th Battalions and the 3rd Field Ambulance.

I had a room that night in the Chateau, a rather rambling modern house.

The next morning I went out to find a billet for myself.
I called on the Mayor and Mayoress, a nice old couple who not only gave me a comfortable room in their house, but insisted upon my accepting it free of charge.

They also gave me breakfast in the kitchen downstairs.
I was delighted to be so well housed and was going on my way rejoicing when I met an officer who told me that the Brigade Major wanted to see me in a hurry.

I went over to his office and was addressed by him in a very military manner.