I find that the least concerning subject out of many. My presence here is an unfortunate reality - but I hardly intend on blathering about my lot.

[Better alive than dead or so they say, right? It is a lesson he barely cared remembering until late. Too much complaining and people will hardly heed a word. There are worse things than being summoned away from home.]

One must respect them for recognising our importance if nothing else. Though I might well lose favour should they call upon men who cannot pull their weight.

[He is hardly a people pleaser.]