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banjo & drink beer. They all seem to have money, but get an additional ½ crown a day on to the English rate. On the 11th [Nov] B Troop was detailed to proceed to Hod Arris [Hod el Aras] & we got away at 8 am on the 12th leaving only some men who were going on leave to Port Said & a few special duties. One troop from C Squadron also came The morning was very foggy till after 10 oclock. We reached there at 11 am. It is a good place containing several acres of palm trees. Camels followed us with rations & fodder & we soon got settled down There are only 2 patrols & 2 outposts each day to find, the rest of the time we can loaf about, write, read, smoke or play football. Water is plentiful both fresh & well water. On the 14th I took the patrol & first went to [Hod el] Bada, S of E 5 miles There is a good palm grove there & wells. Pushed on N of E & reached Jaffia [Bir el Jefeir] another 3 miles Here again are good wells & we