Possible Clues:

• Creed one has abandoned when ignominiously discharged
• Money and possibly passport to hold on to before getting dismissed
• Got rid of money and identity before getting caught
• Scoundrel hugging more bashful sweetheart is dismissed
• Sacked with dishonour from the armed forces
• Dishonorably dismissed
• Given sack of money that is indicating debt?
• Scanned the goods, say
• Money I had to pocket before being given the push
• Dismissed from army in disgrace