Any officer given the money to buy promotion and lucky enough to possess relations who could put him in the way of advancement was bound to rise, but even the less fortunate men who resented Wellesley's privileges were forced to admit that the young Colonel had a natural and chilling authority, and maybe, some thought, even a talent for soldiering. He was certainly dedicated enough to his chosen trade if that was any sign of talent.


Narrator, commenting on Colonel Arthur Wellesley, p. 103 - Sharpe (Novel Series) - Sharpe's Tiger (1997)

Bernard Cornwell Quotes

Any officer given the money to buy promotion and lucky enough to possess relations who could put him in the way of advancement was bound to rise, but ...

Any officer given the money to buy promotion and lucky enough to possess relations who could put him in the way of advancement was bound to rise, but ...

Any officer given the money to buy promotion and lucky enough to possess relations who could put him in the way of advancement was bound to rise, but ...

Any officer given the money to buy promotion and lucky enough to possess relations who could put him in the way of advancement was bound to rise, but ...