At its most basic, this is thunderingly enjoyable Victorian melodrama. But as always in Sondheim, there is a marvellous intelligence and wit at work.

In his next assignment he served as the troop EWO; these duties led to his becoming the brigade EWO and, eventually, the brigade tactical operations (TACOPS) officer.

If my instructions may be your guide.

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