The Oath of Neutrality : Boers being Sworn at Greylingstad. 1900.

For Sale is a Double Page removed from "The Graphic, September 8th, 1900," showing a Drawing by H. M. Paget, from a Sketch by Lieutenant E. Blake Knox, R.A.M.C., showing "The Oath of Neutrality : Boers being Sworn at Greylingstad."

The question of the advisability of showing leniency to the Boers has been so much discussed lately,  owing to the frequency to which they have, after swearing on oath of neutrality, taken up arms again, that the scene here presented has a double interest. It represents the Provost-Marshal's Court at Greylingstad.  Captain Phillips, Lord Dundonald's Provost-Marshal, is seated at a camp table to receive Mausers and ammunition from Boers who wish to take the oath of neutrality, and is making out the necessary declarations for burghers to sign.  Round him are Boers waiting to sign and watching the officer anxiously to see if they can practice any "slimness."  Close by are the Provost-Marshal's bodyguard, with Boer Bandoliers, rifles and ammunition on the ground.  The bodyguard is absolutely necessary for the Provost, as he has sometimes to visit dangerous localities in search of arms.  Besides acting as a bodyguard these men act also as military police, and prevent looting.  On the right of the picture are Boer "Spiders" (as the national vehicles are called) waiting for the burghers who are being sworn.  In the meantime the Kaffir scouts (on the left) are waiting to hand the surrendered rifles to the Provost-Marshal for examination, as the Boer is rather fond of removing parts of the mechanism of his rifle before giving it up.

Condition is Very Good, with the usual fold down through the middle, and small staple holes showing.