My dear fellow, I spent a considerable length of time in the Peninsula.  I was with a British rifle brigade when I met Sir Arthur Wellesley.  And I was a prisoner of the French at Salamanca - 18 12 I think it was.  I always find it’s best to see both sides of both sides, if you see what I mean.

I didn’t really think you approved of war sir, said Benton sadly.

The Doctor turned his attention back to the twisting country lane.  He sighed as he changed gear for another sharp corner.  Sometimes it’s inevitable, he noted with genuine sadness.  I’m a man of peace, but I seem to spend much of my time caught up in conflict.  The central paradox of my life, perhaps.

Benton leant back in the seat.  What’s the central paradox of mine? he asked, fascinated.