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Army illegal. You have a few months at the most."
"That's soon," said Chris with a grimace "Then, we'd better get moving, Al."
"I've spoken to some contacts in the South Africa Forces," said McLeod, "They'll be happy to take any of your men who want to join them."
Chris nodded. At least, it was an option for anyone who did not want to leave Africa.
He hardly said a word to Al on the way to the base, and his heart was heavy when he mounted the steps to the veranda, and entered the office.

Harry was waiting for them.
"Good to see you, Chris," said Harry warmly, "but I hear the news isn't good."
"No, it looks like the end of Nelson's Army." said Chris, and he could not control the frown which wrinkled his brow, as he followed Harry upstairs to the sitting room.
"Commander Chris," said Maria, her face beaming, "It long time. You no come and see us."
Chris smiled at the black woman who took care of them at the base.
"No, I'm sorry, Maria, I've been busy, and I have a new baby to think about now."
Maria beamed at him again, "He be fine soldier too one day." She said and left them with their coffee.
"We'll have to do something for Thomas and Maria and the rest of them," said Chris, "We can't just dump them when the base closes down."
Harry and Al agreed. It was a way of life for the Black community living in the village, which had been built for them down among the trees by the river. They had served the base well over the years.
"Well, my friends," said Chris sadly, "It looks like the end of the line."
"But it was great while it lasted," said Al, "I'm going to miss you guys and all this."
"You'll go back to the farm, will you, Al?" said Chris.
"Afraid so. I'll just have to settle down and become a farmer. God knows how I'll stick it." Al grinned.
Harry sat quietly with his head resting on his hand.
"And what will you do, Harry?" Chris asked.
Harry looked at Chris, "Right now Scotland looks like paradise. I'd like to come to Daggers, and run the chopper business from there. Maybe tag along with Paul on the odd mission." he said with a slight smile
"Great," said Chris, "I'd like nothing better, mate. I don't want to lose all my friends. You could do an odd job for us too, Al, so that you don't get bored with life."
"Sure," said Al, "I'd like to take some of the troopers with me anyway. I need some security for the farm, and I guess I can get away with a small force there."
Chris was thinking out loud.
"Paul and Myrna are staying at Daggers, and we'll need two troops there, I think. Though,

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