It was an English-speaking Japanese army officer, riding along Chaoufoong Road in an army car, who finally saved the situation, The officer got qut of his car and started to investigate. He managed to obtain the release of the two foreigners on condition that they hand the reservists the films from both cameras. This request was promptly complied with. The officer said he was sorry for the trouble that had been caused, and proceeded in his car. As the foreigners walked away, the coolie foreman warned them not to take pictures again in the district.
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