Now prisoners of the evil Mr Zhanghyi the Major and I resolved to escape and make it back to British territory.
Using the lock picking skills he had acquired in public school, the Major was able to move about the camp and gather items that would be useful to our escape. Within a few weeks he had acquired cash and clothes from which we were able to confection two cunning disguises.
Then, one night, we made good our escape and headed towards the port where we attempted to board a junk bound for India. Unfortunately we were arrested and escorted back to the camp. The ships Captain was rather doubtful as to our real identity when confronted by a six foot Cha Wallah in a conical hat and Japanese Geisha sporting three weeks worth of beard. The Major also made the mistake of asking for a receipt.
I must say I thought the Major looked rather fetching as a Geisha.
The Colonel
