[Oddsfish! by Robert Hugh Benson]@TWC D-Link bookOddsfish! CHAPTER III 9/19
I am scarcely more than a free-lance who has had his blessing." "Well, well; it is all the same thing," said James a little impatiently. "Free-lance or drilled soldier--they fight for the same cause." He continued to talk in the same manner for a little, as if for my instruction; and I listened with all the meekness I had.
He did not tell me one word which I did not already know; but I had perceived by now what kind of man he was--well intentioned, no doubt, as courageous as a lion, and as impatient of opposition, and not a little stupid: at least he had not a tenth of his brother's wits, as all the world knew.
He solemnly informed me therefore of what all the world knew, and I listened to him. When he dismissed me at last, however, he remembered to ask where I lodged, and I told him. "A very good place too," he said.
"I am glad your cousin had the sense to put you there.
Then I will remember you, if I need you for anything." "I will go with Mr.Mallock," said the priest, "if Your Royal Highness will permit.
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