Monday, May 1st
Got up at five thirty. Had a wash and had some coffee, then went on the range for a walk till breakfast after breakfast went on the new range and fired seven rounds of ball cartridge two hundred yards standing, making fourteen points, then fired seven rounds rapid in a minute standing, making seven points finished about twelve. Dinner at one, boiled meat and potatoes. After dinner laid down in the tent till four and then went down on the range to three hundred yards, fired seven round kneeling, made 12 points, fired seven round rapid kneeling and made 9 points. Came back about seven and then went on picket sentry in the camp till dark then turned in.
Tuesday, May 2nd
Got up about six, had a wash and got ready and went on the old range at seven. Had two biscuits and some coffee, fired seven round kneeling at five hundred yards and made fiveteen points and six points rapid firing at the same place. Got back to camp about one, dinner boiled beef and potatoes. After dinner it came on to rain and laid down till five in the tent. Then had some tea and went for a walk along the sands till dark. Came back over the rocks, the Eddistone lighthouse shone quite plain. Turned in about nine thirty received the paper.
Wednesday, May 3rd
Got up about seven, cleared up the tent, had breakfast about eight and then went on the new range and fired seven round at six hundred yards making sixteen points. Came back about twelve, dinner at one, boiled meat and potatoes. After dinner laid down till three and then went on the new range and fired seven round at individual practice making fourteen points. We had to start at five hundred yards with fixed sights we fired as we advanced down the range at the double with fixed swords. We finished about five had tea, cleaned up my rifle and was paid out, received one shilling. Then went down to the seaside and sat on the rocks and read a book till dark, came back and had some supper and turned in about nine.
Thursday, May 4th
Got up at five, had some coffee and biscuits and went on the old range at five thirty at seven hundred yards, made thirteen points out of seven round laying down. Came back about eight, had breakfast, then layed down in the tent till twelve, then went on the old range again at eight hundred yards, fired seven round laying down on a wooden bridge and made nine points. Came back about two, had dinner, boiled meat and potatoes, then put our blankets outside and rolled up the sides of our tent and laid down till five. Had tea and then went for a ramble up the cliffs till dark, the tide being in. Got back about nine and turned in my half past.
Friday, 5th May
Got up about seven cleared up the tent and had breakfast then went on the new range and done the attack. We commenced firing at six hundred yards, we filled our magazine with five hundred round of ball cartridge then we fired two volleys at six hundred yards then doubled to the five hundred yards and fired two volleys with fixed sights, then doubled down to the four hundred yards and fired two volleys, then halfway down to the three hundred yards and fired another volley, then with fixed swords doubled down to three hundred yards and fire two volleys then down to two hundred and fired three volleys. Then we did the individual firing with magazines then the cease fire sounded and we had made one hundred and eighty one points. There was twelve men in our section came back to camp and put our blankets outside and then went on the new range again and fired seven round of ammunition in a minute volley firing, made sixty points, came back, and had dinner, stew and potatoes. After dinner took out our tent floor boards and scrubbed them and then laid down till tea, put down the boards and then went for a walk alaong the sands and as the tide was in I had to take off my shoes and stockings to get back . Got back about nine and turned in.
Saturday, 6th May
Got up at six and got ready and went on the old range at seven. Fired seven rounds of ball cartridge within a minute at four hundred yards, made forty six points then fired another seven at the same place and our section made fifty eight points, came back about nine and had breakfast and as our section was orderly section we had to clean up the lines after that was paid. Received two shillings then cleaned up my rifle and straps by dinner time. Dinner at one, boiled meat and potatoes. After dinner went and saw a cricket match between us and the Devons who are stationed at the fort. We beat them, then went down to the sands and picked up some shells. Came back about nine and turned in by ten o clock.
Sunday, 7th May
Got up about six, struck our tent and cleaned the place up and then put it up again. Had breakfast, corned beef and pickles extra and as I was on pass went for a long walk along the sands till about two and then laid down on the rocks and went to sleep till about five. Then came back to camp and had some tea and turned in about eight.
Monday 8th May
Got up about seven, had breakfast and went on the range about nine. Our section fired fourteen rounds in volleys and made eighty points. Came back about ten and cleaned up the tent, then cleaned my straps. Had a stew for dinner, then went on parade to fire long range volleys before the commanding officer dress busbys, leggings, two pouches. We fired twenty one rounds in volleys at dummies on the sands, finished about six and then turned in.
Tuesday, 9th May
Got up at four o clock and fired fourteen rounds in volleys at dummies on the sands, finished about five then got our blankets out and gave them in and cleaned up the tent. Had breakfast then, got my marching orders ready by ten and my kit packed up. Then went down on the banks and went to sleep till dinner at one. Had a stew, then cleared up the cam and rolled up the tents and then waited until four o clock till D company came in . Then put on our marching order and marched back through Antony into Torpoint across the ferry and into Devonport and back into the square getting in by half past six. Then cleaned up my straps and turned in my ten 0 clock.
Wednesday, 10th May
Got up at five thirty and got ready and went on parade at a quarter to seven. We did the physical drill with arms and then practiced firing for the Queens birthday and then the manual exercise was dismissed at eight, breakfast afterwards, do wash up and then cleaned my straps for musketry parade. Then we had musketry drill, was dismissed at eleven thirty, was paid ou at twelve, received three shillings. Dinner at one, roast beef, potatoes and tapioca. After dinner, wash up and then went on gym at a quarter to two. We had to go over the bridge hanging by our hands and the parallel bars, jump over the horse, climb the ropes, turn in the rings, and jump the shelf with the rifle. Was dismissed at three, then did some repairs to my trousers till four thirty. Had clean sheets served out to us, had tea and wash up and then cleaned my straps till seven thirty. I then went down to the library and did some writing till ten and then turned in.
Thursday, 11th May
Got up at five thirty got ready and went on parade at a quarter to seven, we did the physical drill with the arms and then some marching in line and column. Was dismissed at eight, breakfast afterwards. Warned for escort and took a chap up to the orderly room at nine thirty; he got five days for being two hours absent. We then went on parade at ten thirty under the command of the Captain of the week, Capt Breesford. We did battalion drill till eleven thirty, was dismissed and then had dinner at one, baked pie. After dinner scrubbed the tables and then went on a fatigue at a quarter to two, carrying water and drawing a roller on a piece of cricketing ground close to Devenport station. Came back about four thirty, had some tea, and then cleaned my straps till half past seven and then went down to the library and did some writing till nine thirty, then made down my bed and turned in.
Friday, 12th May
Got up at five thirty and got read and went on parade at a quarter to seven. We did the physical drill with arms and marching in line and columns. Was dismissed at a quarter to eight then had breakfast, after than changed my clothes and put my April issues on
And was inspected by the Colonel at ten 0 clock and passed as fit to wear. Then fell in on parade at ten thirty Adjutants drill. We did marching in line and column and the manual exercises and the firing in honour of the Queens birthday. Was dismissed about twelve, dinner at one, roast mutton and potatoes and rice pudding. After dinner went on parade at a quarter to two for gym. We did some jumping over the horse and the parallel bars and then sparring with rifles with spring bayonets in then. Was dismissed at three, came back and got my stores out, two pair socks, one chin strap and two boxes of blacking. Did some reading till four. After tea used the library and read the papers and did some writing till nine thirty, ten made down my bed and turned in.
Saturday, 13th May
Got up at six and got ready and went on parade at a quarter to seven. We had to do the physical drill with arms and then a lot of marching in line and column. Was dismissed about eight, breakfast after than, scrub the tables and then was warned for escort, and me and another chap took three men up to the orderly room. The crime against them being taking their trousers in contrary to the Commanders orders. Two got seven days which is a company entry and one eight days, which is a regimental entry. I then helped to scrub out the room, finished by eleven, then laid down my kit and was inspected by the Officer at twelve and he said it was a good one. Dinner at one, roast beef, peas and potatoes. After dinner got read and went out to the photographer down in George Street and had my likeness took, got back about five, had tea and then went out again about six thirty. Went down into Plymouth and round into Stonehouse and into Ford to a fair which is held there. Went to a boxing booth and saw some men boxing and trying to throw a bear, but the bear got the best of it. Came away from there about nine thirty and got back into barracks by ten and turnedin, the day had been very hot.
Sunday, 14th May
Got up at five thirty, orderly man, cleaned up the room and drawed the eggs and bread for breakfast. Fetched up the tea, breakfast two eggs, after that washed up and drawed the meat. At a quarter to nine I got ready for church parade and fell in on the square at ten thirty. Was inspected and marched to church under the command of Major Thorthon; the sermon was on resisting temptation and was very good.We came out about twelve, was dismissed and then changed my clothes and fetched up the dinner at one, roast beef, potatoes and tapioca. After dinner wash up and clean the tins. Then I cleaned some of my straps till four and then fetched up the tea. After tea, wash up and clean the cans and then went down into the library and did some reading till nine. Came back to my room and turned in, the day has been cloudy and cold.
Monday, 15th May
Got up at five thirty and got ready and went on parade at a quarter to seven. We had the physical drill with arms and then we had marching in line and column and the manual exercise and practiced firing in honour of the Queens birthday, was dismissed, some men fell out on this parade. Breakfast then I got ready for Commanding Officers parade. Fell in on the square at half past ten, dress belt, sidearms, one pouch, leggings and rifle was served out with three rounds of blank ammunition. Was then marched off to the Peoples Park, headed by the band and buglers, When we got there, we had to practice the march past at the shoulder and then at the double, one man falling out. We was then formed into line and we had to fire the blank cartridges in the air and we did it very well. We then marched back, getting into the square by twelve. Was paid out at half past, received three shillings and paid half a crown for photos. Dinner at one, sea pie and potatoes. After dinner got ready for gym and was marched there at a quarter to two. Had to go over the bridge at half arm and then forward then did some jumping over the horse and then the parallel bars, then under the long bar and pull ourselves up. Was dismissed at three then was warned for guard and got my marching order ready by eight then had some supper and turned in by ten o clock. The day had been very hot and sultry.
Tuesday, 16th May
Got up at five thirty and helped to clear up the room before breakfast, afterwards got ready for guard and fell in on the square at nine thirty, Was inspected, and then I caught commissionary guard, marched off to Stonehouse and relieved the old guard by ten o clock. Took my things off and cleared up the guardroom and then put the potatoes on and fried my meat and had dinner about one. Then went on guard at two and was relieved at four. Then I made the tea and had some, went on guard again at eight and came off at ten. While I was there, came up a thunderstorm and the lightning was strong. The tide came up to about two feet of the sentry boxes and was rather choppy. After I came off, I fried a piece more meat and had some cocoa. Then I got ready for the field officer to come and he came about twelve thirty. After that I laid down till two and then went on again till four. I was relieved, and then laid down till five thirty. Then I cleared up the guard room and made some tea and then had some breakfast. Then, put my marching order together and put it on amd then went on guard at eight until I was relieved by the new guard. We then marched back to the barracks and was dismissed by ten thirty. Then cleaned some of my straps till twelve and then cleaned up the room and went and fetched up the dinner at one; roast beef, potatoes and rice pudding. After dinner wash up and then went on gym at a quarter to two. We did climbing up the ropes and vaulting over the horse and then climbing the shelf and then on the long bar. Was dismissed at three and then cleaned up my straps till after tea. Got ready and went out to the Lodge in Devonport. We had a very pleasant evening, some singing and recitations. I was elected treasurer and received the monies due. Got back to barracks by half past ten and turned in.
Thursday, 18th May
Got up at five thirty and went on parade at a quarter to seven in fatigue clothes. Got officers mess fatigue, went there and washed up some pots and pans before breakfast. Afterwards went back at a quarter to nine and scrubbed the tables and washed up some more pans and peeled the potatoes and topped a lot of gooseberries, finished about eleven thirty, then cleaned some of my straps till dinner, roast beef, potatoes and piece in the corner. After dinner went on the same job at quarter to two, cleaned up some pans, scrubbed the tables and then scrubbed the kitchen. Finished about three, then cleaned some of my straps ready for tomorrow, up till eight then went down into the library and had a read till nine. Came back and turned in, it has been very showery.
Friday, 19th May
Got up at five thirty and helped to clear up the room before breakfast. Afterwards, fell in parade at nine thirty. It was garrison parade, we was inspected and then marched off to the brickfield and fell in on the left of the other regiment that was there. There was sailors, marines off ships and from the barracks. H.O.S.B., Scottish and artillery militia Bedfords and us, and we did look fine standing in line. We went through the rehearsal of what we have got to do on the Queens Birthday, that is fire three volleys in the air and cheer and then march past and troop the colours. It was raining all the time but we done it very well. We was dismissed by twelve, dinner at one, roast mutton and blancmange. After dinner, dry scrub the room and then I laid down till four, had tea, and then went down in the library and ready the papers. Had some supper and made down my bed and turned in by nine. I have got the toothache very bad, it is raining very hard now.
Saturday, 20th May
Got up at five thirty, orderly man, cleaned up the room and mop down the stairs. Fetched up the tea for breakfast afterwards wash up and wash the potatoes and drawed the meat at a quarter to nine. Then, cleaned windows and at half past nine the fire call of our company went and as we was for fire duty we fill in on the square and then fetched the fire engine and the hose reel out. We laid it on to the main in front of the officers quarters and pumped on to the steps. Finished about ten thirty, then went back and scrubbed out the room and finished by twelve. Then got the dinner at one and made it out, roast beef, potatoes and peas. After dinner wash up and then I cleaned my straps till tea. Fetched it up afterwards, wash up and swept up the room and then finished cleaning the rest by eight. Then went down in the library and did some writing till nine. Came back and cleaned the cans and turned in by half past; it has been showery all day, received the paper this morning.
Sunday, 21st May
Got up at five thirty and was warned for pomers fatigue, there is eight men and one corporal on this fatigue. Fell in on the square at a quarter to seven, did some sweeping up till seven, was dismissed, breakfast at eight, salmon extra, went on parade at a quarter to nine and went over to the married quarters and cleaned out the washhouses and W.C., and cleaned up the passages. Came back and swept down the veranda and steps of the officers quarters. Then cleaned up the square and swept the veranda and steps of the officers quarters, then went round the back and cleaned out the washhouses and the mens WC. Finished about 10.30, was dismissed, came back to the barrack room and cleaned up my clothes till dinner, baked meat , potatoes and peas, after dinner swept up the room and then laid down till four, Had tea and then got ready and went out for a walk into Plymouth, up to the four faced clock and up on to the pier. Heard our band play a few tunes and then came back through Mill bay to the soldiers home, had some supper and then went into Stonehouse and back by Devonport station into the barracks, getting in about eleven and turned in. The day has been very fine. Was paid out at twelve and received five shillings.
Monday 22nd May
Got up at five thirty and helped to clean the room before breakfast. Afterwards cleaned some of my straps and repaired some of my clothes. Went down to the quartermasters stores and fitted on my new tunic and took it to the tailors shop to be altered. Came back and finished cleaning my straps till one. Dinner, steamed meat pie, after dinner, swept up the room, put two shillings for photos and then laid down till five. Had tea and then went out for a walk about six. Went over Devonport station bridge, passed stoke church into ford by the Penney come quick hotel, turned to the left towards the naval barracks passed home park where there had been some cycle races in the afternoon and all the people were coming away. Saw a policeman smashed up, he tried to arrest a big chap belonging to some ship. The chap picked the policeman up in his arms and threw him down on his head and then cleared out. The policeman was picked up and took away in an Hansom, after that I went along the Tavistock road for about two miles then turned to the right and came back through Mutley. Saw a man fall down in a faint, it took the people about ten minutes to bring him round. Then, into the top of Plymouth and on to the Hoe, and from there through Union Street, Plymouth, into Stonehouse and had some supper at the soldiers home and then over the halfpenny bridge passed the main guard and into barracks getting in by ten.
Tuesday, 23rd May
Got up at five thirty, orderly man, cleared up the room and drawed the meat and served out the tea for breakfast. Afterwards wash up and took the potatoes to the cookhouse and drawed the bread at a quarter to nine, then got ready for commanding officers parade and fell in on the square under the command of Major |Howard. Was inspected and then marched off to the Peoples Park, the buglers playing in front of us. We went through the changing front drill and forming fours and changing ranks and marching in line and column. Then marched back to the square and was dismissed by twelve. Fetched up the dinner and served it out at one, baked beef, potatoes and cabbage. After dinner, wash up and clean the tins and then cleaned up my straps till tea. Fetched it up and served it out. After tea, wash up and sweep up the room, then read a book till eight, then did some writing and made down my bed and turned in by nine thirty. The day has been showery.
Wednesday, 24th May
Got up at five thirty and helped to clear up the room before breakfast. Afterwards got ready for a grand review in the brickfields on the occasion of the Queens birthday. Fell in on the square at ten thirty, dress, tunic, busby and plumes, one pouch, belt, sidearms and rifle. Was inspected and served out with three rounds of blanks per man, then marched down into the brickfields by the main guard and took up a position on the left of the line. There was the sailors on the right, then the marines, then the Bedfords, then the H.O.S.B, then the Prince of Wales volunteers, then us. The General came on about eleven and inspected us and we then stood at open order till twelve and just before twelve, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh drove in escorted by the mounted volunteers and took up position under the flag, the saluting point. At twelve a battery of guns in the peoples park worked by sailors fired off 21 volleys, and then we fired three volleys in the air and saluted, while the bands played God save the Queen. We then took off our head gear and hurrahed three times, then formed into a brigade of companys in column and marched passed the Duke taking the salute. After that we then formed up in front of the saluting point and advanced and saluted while the band played God save the queen, we then marched off to barracks and was dismissed about half past one. There was about thirty thousand people in the brickfields to see us and it was a grand sight. Dinner at two, sea pie, after dinner scrub the tables and then cleaned my straps till tea. After tea got ready and went out to the lodge in Devenport at seven thirty. We had a very pleasant evening and finished about ten o clock. Came back and turned in. Received a parcel of cake and newspapers this morning.
Thursday, 25th May
Got up at five thirty and got ready and went on parade at a quarter to seven.We did the physical drill with arms and then marching in line and quarter column and forming squares, was dismissed at eight. Had breakfast afterwards dry scrub the room and then got ready for parade at ten thirty. Fell in at the time appointed in musketry order. We did the individual exercise and volley firing standing and kneeling. Was dismissed at eleven thirty, then cleaned up, dinner at one, baked meat, potatoes and piece of duff.After dinner, scrub the tables and then went on a fatigue in the regimental gardens, putting a stone border round our piece of ground. Finished about four thirty. After tea was warned for guard and got my marching order ready by nine, then made down my bed and turned in. The day had been fine.
Friday, 26th May
Got up at five thirty and helped to clean up the room before breakfast afterwards got ready for guard and put my marching order on and fell in on the square at half past nine. Was inspected and told off to main guard, this guard room is opposite the entrance gate leading to mount wise and the Generals house and the Admirals house. It is composed of thirteen privates, one sergeant, one corporal, one bugler, and one officer. There is four posts, number one being at the entrance gate number two in front of the Admirals house, number three in front of the Generals house and number four on Mount Wise steps where the officers come ashore or go on board. We marched off and relieved the old guard about ten thirty, the oldest soldier being told off as cook. I went on number three post, the generals house, went on at ten and about eleven thirty the officer whose name was Lieut Radcliffe came round and I had to give over my orders to him; this is a rough list of them.
Present arms to Admirals, Generals and armed parties, only at shoulder to all other officers. Direct all officers orderlies enquiring for the Garrison office to the office door and prevent anyone from loitering in front of the Generals house and if necessary call on the military police to assist him. Take charge of all Government property in view of his post and in case of fire or any unusual occurrence alarm the guard. After the Garison office is closed the keys are to be handed over to the sentry on guard and are not to be given to anyone except staff officers, Garrison sergeant and major, and to the orderlies whose duty it is to clean out the place and the non-commissioned officer conducting reliefs are to see that they are handed over from one sentry to another. The civil police are not to be interfered with whilst in the execution of their duty. After I had given them over he said I had said them very well. Was relieved at twelve. Dinner at one, boiled potatoes and fried mutton chop, then had a read till four and then went on again till six. The officer came round again about five and took the orders. Was Relieved and had my tea and then sat under the verandah till ten, then went on again. The officer came round just after ten and took over the orders. Was relieved at twelve, had some cocoa and then laid down on one of the benches and went to sleep till four, then went on guard again and wass relieved at six this morning. Then had some breakfast and a clean up and then put my marching order on by half past nine and was relieved and marched back and was dismissed by half past ten. Then I put my straps up and started to clean up the barrack room. Had to go on fire engine drill at a quarter past eleven, was dismissed at twelve, then scrubbed some of the room. Dinner at one, baked mutton, potatoes and greens. After dinner, finished scrubbing out the room and then laid down till tea. After tea, cleaned my belt and then got ready and went out at seven o clock down into Plymouth to the Arch of Love Lodge, Everington Street. Got there about eight, they had invited our Lodge over for the evening. We had a very good entertainment, consisting of songs and recitations. Finished by ten oclock and got back by a quarter to eleven and turned in quite tired.
Sunday 28th May
Got up at five thirty and was warned for wet canteen fatigue. Fell in with the fatigues at a quarter to seven and marched off with another chap to the canteen. We cleaned the cans and scrubbed the tables by breakfast time. Then went to breakfast, had two eggs extra and went back at a quarter to nine, scrubbed out the passages, cleaned the boots and knives and forks and cleared up the tap room, finished by ten o clock, then cleaned my straps till one. Dinner, baked beef, potatoes which were rather black and tapioca. After dinner put some buttons on my clothes and then laid down till tea. After tea cleaned my rifle and sidearms and then went down in the library and had a read till nine. Came back , made my bed and turned in by half past. It had been a cloudy day.
Monday, 29th May
Got up at five thirty and was orderly man, swept up the room and swabbed down the stairs and fetched up the tea for breakfast afterwards wash up and then laid my kit down for inspection at nine and rifle and sidearms as well. The officer came about ten and said my kit was a very good one. Then got ready for commanding officers parade at ten thirty. Fell in on the square and was inspected by Lieut Vervon. We then marched to the peoples park under the command of Capt Nicol and advanced in skirmishing order through the park and right across the brickfields and finished at the double. We then turned about and did the same drill again at the double and got back into the square and was dismissed by twelve. Ca\pt Nicol saidbefore we started from the square that he was only going to give us a little light drill but when we had done we could almost ring out our shirts, so I should think that the drill was rather heavy instead of light as he said it would be. Dinner fetched up at one and had to take one over in a canteen to a man in the military hospital, that went sick this morning with sore feet. Got back about twenty to two and had to fall in on parade at a quarter to two for gym, so I did not have much time for my dinner. We did some dub bell exercice, vaulting over the horse, climbing the rope, crossing the bridge at half arm and circle the bar, was dismissed at three. Then did some reading till tea and then took the mans tea over to the hospital and then went down into the library and did some reading till nine. Came back and cleaned the cans and made down my bed and turned in by ten o clock. The day has been very close.
Tuesday, 30th May
Got up at five thirty and took my rifle and sword to the armourers at seven o clock and then swept up the room before breakfast. Afterwards went on fatigue on the poiners at a quarter to nine went over to the married quarters and cleaned up the gutters and the WC. Then cleaned up the yard at the back of the officers mess and swept the steps down and then went round to the back of the officers mess and swept the steps down and then went round to the back of the barracks and cleaned out the wash houses and the mens rears, and swept up the road way. I then swept the verandah in front. I finished about twelve, had dinner at one, baked beef, potatoes, cabbage and blancmange. After dinner, scrub the tables and then went on poiners again at a quarter to two. Swept up the square and finished about three. Then was warned for picket and cleaned up my straps and got my marching order ready , by eight I went down to the library and did some writing till nine then came back. Made down my bed and turned in by half past. It has been a showery day.
Wednesday, 31st May
Got up at five thirty and helped to clear up the room before breakfast. Afterwards, put my marching order on and fell in on the square on the left of the guard. Was inspected, and then dismissed.Then got ready for musketry parade and fell in on the square at ten thirty, dress, two pouches, belt, sidearms, braces and rifle. We did the individual practice and volley firing standing and kneeling. Was dismissed about eleven thirty, then swept up the room and did some cleaning. One o clock, dinner, baked beef, potatoes and rice pudding. After dinner scrub the tables and then fell in on oarade at a quarter to two for gym. We did crossing the bridge at half arm, the circlea bar, and jumping over the horse and jumping off the shelf with the rifle. Was dismissed at three, paid half a crown for photos and received four. Then cleaned my belt and sidearms for retreat. Had some tea, made down my bed and then got ready for parade. Fell in on the square at eight, was inspected and then dismissed. Then did some reading in the library till half past nine and then put my overcoat on with belt and sidearms outside and fell in front of the guard room and marched off by ten o clock. Our beat was from the main guard room to the halfpenny bridge, about half past eleven we took one of our men in the guard room for being drunk and striking a civilian and when we got back there was a gang of sailors and soldiers fighting and it took us some time to part them. We was dismissed about one. I then turned in tired.