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Besieged ‘But what he missed most at the moment was the sense of solemn ceremony that attended Tom’s dressing him in full uniform. It was as though he assumed a different persona with scarlet coat and gold lace. Tom’s respect giving him belief in his own authority, as though he put on not only uniform but armor and office.’
John finds courage for battle.

Besieged (Lord John Grey 3.75).