There, we shall see." "A brute!" said Denham that same night.

"He's actually had the impudence to send a message to the Colonel complaining of his quarters and saying that he claims to be treated as an officer and a gentleman." "Pooh! The fellow only merits contempt," I said.
"There are fifteen Irishmen in the corps, and they're all raging about him.

They say he ought to be hung for a traitor.

He doesn't deserve to be shot." "But there isn't an Irishman in the corps would put it to the proof," I said.
"Humph! Well," said Denham, "I suppose not, for he is a prisoner after all.

Officer and a gentleman--eh?
One who must have left his country for his country's good.".