Don't worry, Molly. He will find himself a wonderful French widow and a farm in Normandy. After the war. Eventually? He'll even meet Napoleon during his exile. He'll have lots of children; he'll be a happily retired soldier.

But for now? For now, Sharpe still thirsted for entry into France.

"These shops are in the very centre. This way, lass." He struck their way down a particular path.

"Tell me, instead, about your America."