Chapter Eleven
“Did you only work with Lord Pennyston or were there other gentlemen before him?” she asked as casually as she could.
“I worked for another fella for a little while, but I was very happy to have been moved over to the major when he transferred into our regiment. He’s a fine man.”
“How long ago was that?”
“’Bout two, no, three years. Yes. He transferred over from some cushy post, I think. I remember ’im askin’ about how much action we saw.”
“What? He wanted to engage in battle?” she asked, shocked.
“Oh, absolutely. Quite keen on it. He’s the type what likes fightin’. Likes traveling, too, and meeting people. He’s just an outgoin’ sort, you know?”
“Oh, no. I didn’t.”
“Oh, yeah. Very outgoing. And liked, goodness! Everyone liked ’im.”
“That’s wonderful. You two must ha
