Therefore, it is really difficult for him to criticize Arthur for those "reckless" youthful days in Russia.
Dalhousie's previously suppressed anger suddenly flowed out: "Sit down, Arthur, don't stand there like a martyred Saint."
Arthur sat down as Dalhousie indicated, but his posture was not entirely relaxed.
He took the hot towel brought by the servant and wiped his hands, but his peripheral vision instinctively drifted to the documents spread out by the fireplace.
The documents were full of creases, clearly having been read numerous times, with some sections bearing fresh ink and several lines heavily crossed out.
Arthur knew in his heart that with Dalhousie's character, he couldn't possibly stay quiet even after returning to the country.
Even if Viscount Melbourne wanted to silence him, issuing a gag order to "Radical Jack" was impossible.
