Meet an extraordinary man born in Belgium, seemingly destined for a typical aristocratic life. After attending Balliol College in Oxford, his father expected him to study law. However, at 19, driven by a thirst for adventure and a desire to witness war firsthand, he secretly left home. Defying expectations, he offered his services to both the Boers and the British, with the British ultimately accepting him. His story is one of remarkable courage and a quest for a life beyond the ordinary.
