[3] The names and occupations of fellow-prisoners who are still in captivity are purposely disguised, because if the German authorities should happen to read this narrative, and be enabled to identify any of my compatriots who participated in any of the incidents recorded, they would receive treatment which would be decidedly detrimental to their welfare.—H.C.M.
[4] The traditions of German honour were dinned into our ears at every turn.—H.C.M.
[5] This gentleman has since been released and at the time of writing is recuperating in Great Britain.