A battle cry" Mr. Bennet said "is a warrior's calling card. Only it does not say 'Good afternoon. I have come for tea and crumpets.' It says 'Death has come for you! Flee or be killed where you stand!
Steve Hockensmith
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Walking out in the middle of a funeral would be, of course, bad form. So attempting to walk out on one's own was beyond the pale.