I got wounded, had to go into hospital--necrosis of the jaw ...

I came home when I got well..." _Blackbeard_: _"Necrosis of the jaw!_ That was a bad thing.

But you seem to have got over it very well.

I can't see any scar from where I am..." _David_: "Oh no.

It was only a _slight_ touch and I dare say I exaggerate ...