‘I believe we declared an amnesty, did we not? Do you think it is best to reopen hostilities?’
‘It strikes me that there has been more or less light skirmishing in spite of the amnesty.’
‘At least there has been no serious damage done on either side. I would suggest, if heavy firing is to be recommenced, that we postpone it until the ride home.’
‘Very well. Let’s talk some more about the weather. It seems to be the only subject on which we can agree.’
Sybert bowed gravely.
‘It’s been rather rainy for the last week.’
‘Very.’
‘The villa must have been a little damp.’
‘Very.’
‘And rather monotonous?’