The other compartments were occupied by wounded Germans, except one compartment, which was set aside for the captive French lieutenant and two British subalterns.

Top-Sergeant Rosenthal was in charge of the train with headquarters aboard our coach.

With him, as aides, he had three Red Cross men.
The lighting apparatus of the car did not operate.

On the ledge of our window sat a small oil lamp, sending out a rich smell and a pale, puny illumination.

Just before we pulled out Rosenthal came and blew out the lamp, leaving the wick to smoke abominably.