F. Elias

“ Let them turn their guns on all our ancient buildings, destroy crops, blow up bridges; but mind, if one of your Huns raises a rifle to any Norfolk or Suffolk fox, there will be trouble of a serious kind. ”

“ He would be pleased to call at Kiel Harbour (or other appointed place) in order to teach the art of natation to German soldiers who may, after arrival in England, suddenly find themselves deprived of their troopships when wishing to return. ”

“ Headquarters, Poppy Patrol Boy Scouts, Cliffe, Norfolk. Dear Sir,—I don't think there is much use in your troops landing. In this county alone there are two hundred and ninety-five more scouts than there were in August, and they are still coming in. ”