He is a plain old soldier is Joe.

He is tough to a fault is Joseph:" but it's a great name, Sir.
By the Lord, it's a great name!' said the Major, solemnly.
'You are good enough to rate it higher than it deserves, perhaps, Major,' returned Mr Dombey.
'No, Sir,' said the Major, in a severe tone.

No, Mr Dombey, let us understand each other.

That is not the Bagstock vein, Sir.

You don't know Joseph B.He is a blunt old blade is Josh.