CHAPTER X.

LEMNOS ISLAND.

Landing in the Bay--A sick battalion--Sarpi camp--The arrival of the beer--Resting, recuperating, and refitting--Z Valley camp--Members selected for distinction--Touring Lemnos--General description of the island--The inhabitants--Kastro--Primitive agriculture--Mt. Therma-- Crowded shipping--The arrival of the billies--Christmas Day--A conspiracy--The concert--The New Year--Leaving for Egypt. =Page 137.=