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3/ After some miles we struck an oasis. No water. We could have got it by digging, but it was not needed then. The shifting sand here is gradually overwhelming several beautiful little oases. Often we would see the tops of palm trees etc & see where the mountain of sand is slowly enveloping the oasis. It was heavy going thro' the sand but "Herald" was wonderful. Showed 'em all how to walk. (We had a gallop yesterday and he showed his heels to everyone. The only thing that could match him was Col Falles? horse) now and then on our flank or we could see the quickly moving flank guard. We have patrols out now always. I was in the van of the brigade - after the advance guard which of course was 1/2 mile ahead. We formed a great cavalcade.