Flashman and the dearth of Socrates

I dare say if Socrates had been up the Batang Lupar that night he might have put my thoughts in order – not that he’d have had much chance; he’d have had a Colt thrust into his fist and been pushed over the side with instructions to lay on like fury, look out for a blond female in distress, and give me a shout when the coast was clear.

Flashman's Lady, p.161, Pan edition, 1979.

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Looking glorious

Elspeth was fast asleep, looking glorious with the candlelight on her blonde hair tumbled over the pillow, and her rosebud lips half open, snoring like the town band.

Flashman in the Great Game, p.39, Pan edition, 4th printing, 1979.

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