Alexander diary, 1917-1918 / Roy Alexander - Page 224
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[Page 224]
When one obtains permission to visit Brandenburg all lend me whatever is necessary to complete a toilet that will do "Hold Hingland" credit. Consequently I borrowed a gorgeous bridge-coat from Rodell, a cap-badge from Sandy, a pair of gloves from Rooney; these added to my own humble "drag" made me very presentable.
George & Whittaker did likewise (I "forgot" (accidently, I don't think) to include McGrath in the request, so he stays at home to do the cooking. We sallied forth with our attendant Hun behind and caused quite a sensation in Brandenburg, Huns saluting us everywhere under the impression that we were German Naval officers (B'burg is very military & does not immediately notice the differences of uniform. We shopped here & there and I was nearly mobbed when I took precedence of a mob of hausfraus in a fruit shop and bought up apples & sour, little wine grapes at high prices while they waited an opportunity to buy.