Consequently when the existence of the Empire was threatened in 1899 by the Boer challenge, I offered my services to it, raised a volunteer ambulance corps and served at several actions that took place for the relief of Ladysmith.

• 后来，英帝国在1899年因遭到布尔人挑战而摇摇欲坠的时候，我主动前去声援，召集了一支志愿救护车队，参加了几次救援雷迪史密斯的行动。