'I reflect a little on the substance of things as well,' she said.

'Would not Patrick's counsels have an influence ?' 'Hitherto our Patrick has never presumed to counsel his elder brother.' 'But an officer wearing...' 'The uniform! That would have to be stripped off.

There'd be an end to any professional career.' 'You would not regret it ?' 'No sorrow is like a soldier's bidding farewell to flag and comrades.
Happily politics and I have no business together.

If the country favours me with active service I'm satisfied for myself.

You asked me for my opinions: I was bound to give them.