…conversation consisted of Brooke lecturing interminably; like most active men. he had all the makings of a thoroughgoing bore.
Flashman's Lady, p.135, Pan edition, 1979.
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Thursday, 17 June 2010
Lecturing interminably
…conversation consisted of Brooke lecturing interminably; like most active men. he had all the makings of a thoroughgoing bore.
Flashman's Lady, p.135, Pan edition, 1979.
Friday, 26 September 2008
A dreadful opponent
He was tall and active, but nothing like my weight, and Flashy in the grip of mortal fear, with nowhere to run to and no choice but to fight is probably a dreadful opponent.
Royal Flash, p.178, Pan edition, 8th printing, 1978.
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Sunday, 8 June 2008
Active as a panther
…for Gul was as active as a panther, his point and edge whirling everywhere while he shouted oaths and threats and bawled to his rascals to break in.
Flashman, p.221, Pan edition, 12th printing, 1979.
Flashman, p.221, Pan edition, 12th printing, 1979.
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