Of course, whether the Caucasus incident was a success or a failure, different people will have different opinions.
However, for Ledley, the fact that Sir Arthur Hastings could be magnanimous and forgive was truly a knightly feat of great tolerance.
The torrential rain poured down outside the window, and the thunderous roar of the printing press downstairs was abruptly interrupted by the neighing of horses.
Heavy, large riding boots landed, splattering two bursts of muddy water on the cobblestone street below.
Arthur raised his sleeve to wipe the mist off the glass, watching the visitor's cloak billowing like a black sail in the downpour, and couldn't help but laugh: "This Frenchman, although he's only lived in London for two or three years, has already grasped the essence of the British gentleman - venturing into such heavy rain without even taking an umbrella."
