[ when the regiment rolled into a town and the company took billets, harper often secured fine quarters for his major. sharpe has slept well, some nights. but he also never complains when on the march with his men and they must take shelter in some ditch or hovel.
the feather bed, sharpe reasons, is only worth it if you have pretty company to take home with you.
still... ]
It's the finest prison I've ever had the misfortune to stumble into, Blackstone.
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[ when the regiment rolled into a town and the company took billets, harper often secured fine quarters for his major. sharpe has slept well, some nights. but he also never complains when on the march with his men and they must take shelter in some ditch or hovel.
the feather bed, sharpe reasons, is only worth it if you have pretty company to take home with you.
still... ]
It's the finest prison I've ever had the misfortune to stumble into, Blackstone.