Your trenches, zigzags, counterscarps, and ravelins may be all very well, and a very sure system of attack in the long run; but upon my soul they are almost as slow in maturing as those of Uncle Toby himself.
For my part I should be inclined to try an assault.' 'Don't pretend to give advice, Willy, on matters beyond your years.' 'I only meant it for your good, and your proper advancement in the world,' said Dare in wounded tones.
'Different characters, different systems,' returned the soldier.

'This lady is of a reticent, independent, complicated disposition, and any sudden proceeding would put her on her mettle.

You don't dream what my impatience is, my boy.

It is a thing transcending your utmost conceptions! But I proceed slowly; I know better than to do otherwise.
Thank God there is plenty of time.

As long as there is no risk of Somerset's return my situation is sure.' 'And professional etiquette will prevent him coming yet.