22/24 And I am half pledged to condone his adventure at Tavora. As your friend, I am infernally angry with you for placing yourself in this position; as your commanding officer I can only order you under arrest and convene a court-martial to deal with you." Sir Terence bowed his head. He was a little surprised by all this heat. "And it's altogether at a loss I am to understand why your lordship should be vexing yourself in this manner." "Because I've a friendship for you, O'Moy. Because I remember that you've been a loyal friend to me. |