Corporal Turnbull had the reputation of being a tough man. His tough demeanour (behaviour) and courage drew admiration from all. He was not a man to be trifled with. So, when Quelch tried to correct him, everyone was ‘thunder-struck’.
Corporal Turnbull had the reputation of being a tough man. His tough demeanour (behaviour) and courage drew admiration from all. He was not a man to be trifled with. So, when Quelch tried to correct him, everyone was ‘thunder-struck’.