“Faithful service, merit and heroism. Fine qualities in a soldier.” As though talking about fat on a pig. “But a lord governor is first a politician. Flexibility, ruthlessness and an eye for expediency are more his talents. How is your husband there?” “Weak, but perhaps someone close to him could supply those qualities.” She fancied Bayaz had the ghost of a smile about his lips. “I am beginning to suspect they could. You make an interesting suggestion.”
