Sublime

RE-ACCEPTANCE

But, reconciled by his success, he yet refused to forgo the privilege of criticizing this order. For the act of criticizing heightened his sense of importance,

obdurate.

Quite a strange man, thought James, watching him go – but what a relief to discover he still contained the capacity to be taken by surprise.

If you met Lewis in the street, you might guess that he was a lawyer or a kindly geography teacher. In fact, he was one of the most efficiently deadly men in the British services.

How’s tricks in the sticks,

the author also points to Hill’s excessive pride and his willingness to blink at questionable actions that benefited him and his projects. Although Hill’s family and friends often respected and admired his drive and perseverance, few wholeheartedly loved him.