'It counts, Napoleon says. A Spanish civil war promises bloody doings.'
'Any war does that.'
'In the Peninsula it's war to the knife, a merciless business.'
'Good schooling for the profession.'
Fleetwood glanced: she was collected and attentive. 'I hear from Mrs.
Levellier that Carinthia would like to be your companion.'
'My sister has the making of a serviceable hospital nurse.'
'You hear the chatter of London!'
'I have heard it.'
'You encourage her, Mr. Levellier?'
'She will be useful—better there than here, my lord.'