I must crave the indulgence of the public for producing a more or less
rough form of diary in the form of a book, and it is only the interest
which they have manifested in Mafeking which has induced me to do so. To
the proprietor of _The Morning Post_ I am indebted for his kindness in
allowing me to re-publish the diary in book form. To the proprietors of
_The Daily Graphic_ I am indeed grateful for the sketches with which
they have allowed me to supplement my diary. Such as it is, I dedicate
it to all members of my dear old regiment, past and present. Four of us
were serving there: myself, and Private Brierly, B squadron, now
B.S.A.P., Private Williams and Private Lambart, D squadron (the former
now sergeant), Protectorate Regiment, while the adjutant of the I.L.H.
portion of the relieving force was Captain Barnes, also B squadron.
These are only matters of regimental interest, but as the publication is
dedicated to the regiment, I feel justified in giving these details.
F. D. BAILLIE, Major,
_late 4th Queen's Own Hussars._