Sharpe's Plot

The scene opens as Wellington, sitting in his tent at his desk, discusses an important message with his intelligence expert, Snidely Malevolent. "Your Grace," Malevolent says in a knowing way, "we must find a man who is expendable but has a chance at succeeding at this suicide mission."

Wellington raises one eyebrow. "Sharpe."

Later Wellington stares at the rakishly handsome Sergeant then Lieutenant, then Sergeant, then Lieutenant then Major then Lieutenant.. Richard Sharpe. He introduces him t...