The caption to this remarkable photo, which was published in the 28th April edition of the Illustrated London News states that this is "Mochudi' Station (sic), base camp of Rhodesian force. The photo is included in Rob Burrett's recently published book, Plumer's Men' being a history of the Rhodesia Frontier Force expedition led by Lieutenant Colonel H.C.O. Plumer which worked its way southwards until it successfully relieved Mafikeng. Burrett positions Pilane's role in this war, as follows:
'Certainly many on both sides of the conflict felt that Linchwe would throw in his lot with the Boers, most especially after his ill-treatment by the BSACo when it had appropriated some of his land for the Railway Reserve. To assure his continued allegiance Llewellyn again attempted to reach Mochudi on the 31st October but the worst was anticipated. Much to his surprise while on route they came across Segale, Linchwe's brother, who reported Boer intentions to loot the Mochudi Road Station that very day and he requested Rhodesian help to prevent it.
