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Wednesday 29th April
Fort.
Various people came in, compensation meeting at Agency, only one came out
afterwards discussed defence with Anderson & Crow.
Rode on Muharraq island after tea.
YR came in before dinner & stayed an hour, I never got to know what he really
wanted.
Thursday 30th April
Started recruiting at the Fort for the levies, got about 30 men, some quite good
specimens. HH came in & stayed a long time & then had Steele & DC, together. I
am absolutely stuck on ordinary office work as there is so much special work.
Rode early & saw the cows milked, round by Suk al Khamis. Dinner with TTs & then
to the cinema. Rather bored by dinner, they seemed to argue so much.
Friday 1st May
M.1
Went to Wasmieh where I bathed & lunched. Took a policeman & H. Hot day, windy &
sandy but clear in the evening. Afterwards drove on south & then walked the dogs
over a long bit of country, about 6 miles, but never saw a single hare. Back in
time for dinner, got well browned as I didnt wear a shirt for coursing.
Monday 4th May
