Oh poor Octave, no luck at all, as usual, " said Madame Rocher, "he is still with his regiment, still only a captain. Of course, if it hadn't been for this wretched war, he would be at least a colonel by now.

Nancy Mitford
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When Octave heard Madame Rocher's remark he was upset, because she was implying that he was not good enough for her. He had been in the army for four years and had only risen to the rank of captain. He was determined to prove her wrong and soon became a colonel in command of a regiment.

Source: The Blessing

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