Many units were scattered through the fields.

We went from one place to another, but alas there was no billet for us.

It was tiring work, and both Murdoch and I were getting very hungry and also very grumpy.

The prospect of sleeping under the stars in the chilly night was not pleasant.

I am ashamed to say my faith began to waver, and I said to Murdoch MacDonald, "Murdoch, my friend, the Lord is a long time providing for us tonight." We made our way back to the main road and there I saw an Imperial Officer who was acting as a point man and directing traffic.
I told him my difficulty and implored him, as it was now getting on towards eleven p.m., to tell me where I could get a lodging for the night.