As Gerda got on the train to the camp, Militz the guard came towards her and gave her a note from the commander
Explanation:
Gerda before boarding the train to the camp got a note from the commander which the guard got for him. Since Gerda was going to the camp and was about to board on the train taking Gerda to the camp, Gerda needed certain instructions which could help him in the camp and not make the camp so tough.
So the guard gave Gerda gave a note from the commander which was very important for Gerda to make the days in the camp go smooth and easy and not tough to bear.
