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 the while each troop yelled their particular patrol calls at their loudest, producing an effect that was weirdly fascinating. At the line of the King's Scouts and Life-savers the rush came suddenly to the halt, and then to the alert, the tremendous volume of sound stopped on the instant, and the silence that followed was so intense as to be almost material. This was the climax of the afternoon; it was a dramatic conclusion to a great gathering.

Sir Herbert Plumer rode forward, and called for three cheers for His Majesty, and the call was responded to by a thunder of cheering, accompanied by the rolling of drums. The Prince next congratulated Sir Herbert Plumer on the Inspection, and the Scouts on their display. Before the Prince rode off he was greeted with another outburst and cheering from the Scouts and public combined, a compliment he acknowledged by saluting.

The scene when the Scouts broke up and dispersed, some troops to their camp, and others to various destinations, was as interesting as anything that took place during the afternoon. Troops crossed and recrossed as though a giant tattoo were in progress, and the air was resonant with the notes of the bugle, and the rolling of drums. Above all was heard the wild music of the pipes, as the Scots moved up to their quarters in the camp.