You will understand, General, that I do not speak for myself, but for the Council, when I say that many of his measures seem to us not merely unnecessary, but detrimental.

The power having been placed in the hands of Lord Wellington, the Council hardly feels itself able to interfere with his dispositions.

But it nevertheless deplores the destruction of the mills and the devastation of the country recommended and insisted upon by his lordship.

It feels that this is not warfare as the Council understands warfare, and the people share the feelings of the Council.
It is felt that it would be worthier and more commendable if Lord Wellington were to measure himself in battle with the French, making a definite attempt to stem the tide of invasion on the frontiers." "Quite so," said O'Moy, his hand clenching and unclenching, and Tremayne, who watched him, wondered how long it would be before the storm burst.

"Quite so.