An hour later they returned, and rolling our blankets they fastened them bandolier fashion across one shoulder and under the other.  Our shoes, though admirable for wear on board ship, were useless on a rough road, so these were slung round our necks and the klompen were placed upon our feet.  Our captors were of a mind to treat us kindly, but I must admit that walking in these clumsy wooden shoes occasioned us no little discomfort.