They like the idea of recusing women. [...] Everyone hates the bloody army till someone needs rescuing, then we're all bloody heroes and white knights. (Bernard Cornwell)

They like the idea of recusing women. [...] Everyone hates the bloody army till someone needs rescuing, then we're all bloody heroes and white knights.

Bernard Cornwell

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