There be men whose eyes they have gouged out, and whose noses have been cut off, whose brains have been turned by the terror and agony they have been through.

And yet these men go free; and law-abiding citizens are allowed to quake in their beds at the sound of their voices in the street, or the sight of their badges even in broad daylight.

I call it a sin and a shame that such things can be.

Well, well, well, let us hope that, when the great Duke comes home, he may be able to put a stop to these things.

Even in warfare, men say, he is merciful, and will permit no extortion and no cruelty.