The 3rd Afghan War and Amritsar Massacre. A train journey through hostile territory from Rawalpindi to Lahore. General hostility of Indians in Lahore and Delhi. Ross eventually reaches Bombay, then proceeds to Belgaum and Poona. Applies for leave but is refused and recalled to Bannu. Meets C. ...
Expedition into Waziristan against the Mahsuds. Inadvisability of holding Jirgas (parleys) with Mahsuds in camp. Description of camp at Palosina. Defeat of British force in battle for Black and White Hill.
Regiment recalled to Simla. Ross makes his first flight (to Bannu). Proceeds to Lahore, where he is appointed to command No. 1 Defence Section in the civil disturbance 'Alarm Scheme'.
Discussions with Brig.Gen. Money concerning 'the agitator Gandhi'. Ross to have command of troops in the civil area of Lahore in the event of trouble anticipated at the 'hartal' of 19 Mar, but this does not materialise.