Not returning to Scotland Yard, could it be that I'm being suggested to serve in the Army?
Arthur thought it over, feeling that this idea was equally removed from reality.
Firstly, a battlefield-hardened General like the Duke of Wellington would certainly not favor the idea of letting a layman enter the army service.
Secondly, although Europe has never been too peaceful, at least Britain hasn't had any major military campaigns in recent years, and the Grey Cabinet has been vigorously cutting army formations over the past two years. At this time, contributing money for an army officer not only costs a fortune but also requires queuing in the reserves.
Moreover, the true elite in the Army comes from the nobility.
Even though Arthur now holds the title of Sir, he is still not "pure" enough in the eyes of those seasoned soldiers.
