Everyone turned their heads and, with warm enthusiasm, reached out to greet the newcomer, "Officer Bonaparte."
Louis glanced at the group of police officers and asked with great confusion, "What are all of you doing here?"
"Nothing," replied Officer Sam casually, "just looking at the nine-section whip in Inspector Hastings's office reminded us of the glorious and tumultuous days of past battles."
But no sooner had he finished speaking than another officer stepped on his foot.
Sam then realized he might have misspoke, as those turbulent years were mostly spent battling the Bonaparte family.
Sam quickly corrected himself, "Your uncle indeed was an outstanding military genius. I might even say that before Waterloo, his performance in military command was nearly perfect. It's just that I didn't witness it myself, which, in a way, is quite regrettable. Please forgive me; I enlisted rather late.
