That the Kaiser's insatiable, mad lust for power should be able to launch destruction upon Canadian hearts and homes was intolerable.

I looked down the Ypres road, and there, to my horror, saw the lovely City lit up with flames.

The smoke rolled up into the moonlit sky, and behind the dull glow of the fires I saw the Cloth Hall tower stand out in bold defiance.

There was nothing for us to do then and for nearly four years more but keep our heads cool, set our teeth and deepen our resolve.
The dressing station had received more stretcher cases, and still more were coming in.

The Medical Officer and his staff were working most heroically.