“Burt … Inspector Campbell,” Stenwood said quietly, “I bring your history to attention because I wish to honor you. I've never been so impressed by the endeavors of a single man.
“Your military career, as one of this military's highest decorated commanders, is the stuff of legends. Your maneuvers in the Yarv War are still taught at the military academy. Your sudden retirement from the military is still one of our greatest mysteries. Why an officer destined to command the entire military would retire to public service is beyond me.”
Aw, crap. Not this again, Campbell thought irritably. His face darkened in anger. He decided against giving Stenwood the satisfaction of an answer. My military days are part of my distant past, and only Sen understands my true motivations. Campbell noticed Gor
