The years after the war mark the lowest depths of misesteem attached to the Napoleonic legend since Las Cases published the Memorial.

While it is unlikely that [Lonny] Baxter plays a significant role immediately, he will be able to learn the ropes of interior play from such veterans as [Dikembe] Mutumbo, Yao [Ming], and [Juwan] Howard.

The three chiefs of staff are described by sources as ‘spitting nails’ over the latest proposals to cut the defence budget even further.

A cripple I'm not, ye forsta me, Tho' lame of a hand that I be; …