Now we are in a Chinese City and waiting to see what should be the biggest fight since Sedan.

The Russians are about ten miles from us, so we are not allowed outside the gates of the city without a guide.

Of course, we have none of that freedom we have enjoyed in other wars, but apart from that they treat us very well indeed.

And in a day or two they promise us much fighting, which we will be allowed to witness from a hill.

This is a very queer old city but the towns and country are all very primitive and we depend upon ourselves for our entertainment.