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Went up to the Fort in the afternoon & spent some time in the stables.

Ibn Saud's man Tahasha (?) & Abdulla al Judal came to call. Found the
former rather heavy on hand.

Monday 10th May

Fort. Dined with 21 of the men who asked to be discharged, some good men
among them who I am sorry to lose. Some of them are already repentant.
Also discussed five junior NCOs who were mixed up in the fuss. Court, a
dull morning, mostly revision of cases. In afternoon went up to the Fort
& took a ride out to Suk al Khamis where I stopped awhile at the Govt
shop, via Sinj. Afterwards picked flowers in the garden. Went very
early to bed, hot evening south wind.

Tuesday 11th May

Fort.

HH & Sh Abdulla came in. Discussed the police affair, fighter fund -
which he is not at all keen on - and other matters.

Office till late.

War Charities Committee at Awali, before going was innoculated for
typhus. Took Mathews out & sent him back in the car as I went on to
dinner with the TTs & then to a cinema which was quite good.

Hot day, south wind.

Wednesday 12th May