The GovernorChapter 23
All through the winter, Ling struggled to keep the army supplied. Burton’s underlings were waiting for him to fail, but even when the deliveries were delayed, Burton was forgiving. His deputies had forgotten that he had once had responsibility for the logistics and supply of the King’s army, he knew the problems, and he was suitably impressed that the army never went hungry and had to resort to raiding. The locals were impressed too; and Burton’s hold became secure. They would not turn over...