Flintlock (2013)
““I’m sorry about all that,” Shaw said.
“I suppose I should get used to it, but I never do,” Jaeger said.
“Grove is an idiot,” Shaw said. “I wouldn’t let him trouble you.”
A disciplined soldier, Jaeger would not allow himself to belittle a fellow officer. He let his face go blank and said nothing.
“Lieutenant Hedley will show you around and help get your men settled,” Shaw said. “Your quarters will be next to mine, Major.”
Jaeger nodded his thanks, his eyes idly moving over his men, who were lea...ding their horses toward the stables under the stern gaze of a graying sergeant whose skin had the color and sheen of polished ebony.
The troopers’ mounts kicked up gray dust that a hot wind drove across the parade ground like mist, filming the rusty old cannon that stood on guard under the flagpole.
“May I have your permission to attend to my duties, Major?” Shaw said.
“Yes, of course, Captain.”
Shaw’s right arm angled a snappy salute and he turned and walked back to his quarters.MoreLess
“I suppose I should get used to it, but I never do,” Jaeger said.
“Grove is an idiot,” Shaw said. “I wouldn’t let him trouble you.”
A disciplined soldier, Jaeger would not allow himself to belittle a fellow officer. He let his face go blank and said nothing.
“Lieutenant Hedley will show you around and help get your men settled,” Shaw said. “Your quarters will be next to mine, Major.”
Jaeger nodded his thanks, his eyes idly moving over his men, who were lea...ding their horses toward the stables under the stern gaze of a graying sergeant whose skin had the color and sheen of polished ebony.
The troopers’ mounts kicked up gray dust that a hot wind drove across the parade ground like mist, filming the rusty old cannon that stood on guard under the flagpole.
“May I have your permission to attend to my duties, Major?” Shaw said.
“Yes, of course, Captain.”
Shaw’s right arm angled a snappy salute and he turned and walked back to his quarters.MoreLess
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