Chapter 32

“Proud to meet you, m’lady,” said Tom. “I ’ope we ’aven’t disturbed you. It’s early yet.” “I’m very glad to see you,” said Elaine. “If I hadn’t been finishing dressing, I’d have appeared before.” She turned to Ammiral. “And now that I’m on parade, will you get some beer?” She returned to her new-found friends. “I’m sure you must be thirsty: and to walk ten miles in this sun is a shade too thick.” “So it is, m’lady,” said Tom heartily. Ammiral left the tent, like a man in a dream. . . . Five minutes later he returne…