Some of us had been secretly warned that we were going to be searched and that our money and ail our valuables would be taken from us.

We hid our money in our shoe soles, buttons, and in any manner we thought would outwit the rebels.

While we were thus engaged, a cruel looking rebel officer came in, followed by three rebel soldiers bearing a table and blank books,

The officer called out: "Attention ! prisoners, form in line." Some guards were in front and rear of us and we were ordered not to move or talk.