The French people were like mothers to us, giving us food, money, and
wine. It is a pity to see them leaving their homes and having nowhere
to go: _Pte. W. Irwan, 1st East Lancashires_.
Safe!
The refugees used to follow our troops, as they knew they would be
safe. The French people were very kind to us. They would have given
us their shirt if they thought we wanted it. They gave us plenty of
bread and cheese and wine and water: _Pte. W. Pallett, 2nd Royal Sussex
Regiment_.