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Date Posted: Mon, June 06 2022, 17:44:13
Author: kgp
Subject: QOTD for Tuesday, June 7, 2022

The following quotation is from Written In my Own Heart’s Blood by Diana Gabaldon. Copyright 2014 All Rights Reserved. Chapter 59 A Discovery In The Ranks


The 16th Pennsylvania militia company, Captain the REverend Peleg Woodsworth in command, marched into camp in good order, having paused just outside to tidy themselves, clean their weapons, and wash their faces. Lord John knew no one would take notice but approved of the preparations on grounds of good military discipline, as he explained to Germain,

“Slovenly troops make bad fighters,” he said, critically examining a large rent in the sleeve of his filthy black coat. “And soldiers must be in the habit of obeying orders, no matter what those orders are.”

Germain nodded. “Aye, that’s what me mam says. Doesn’t matter whether ye see the point or not, ye do as ye’re told, or else.”

“Your mother would make an admirable sergeant,” Grey assured his orderly.

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[> I remember the moms in my neighborhood being like that. And it was just fine. Does anyone else see a future for Germaine and Frances? They’re both old before their time. -- Kathy in PA, Tue, June 07 2022, 13:11:23


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[> [> I thought so at first, but Cyrus wants to court her. Now that Germaine is back on the Ridge with his sisters Frances is going to be quite popular. -- kgp, Tue, June 07 2022, 18:29:30


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