" Major Lennox answered with his life" I have never heard a line in any media, delivered with such weight and significance. This scene is one of the greats.
I love the "The man who loses the King's Colours... loses the King's friendship".... letting Simmerson know that his political allies will probably also run for cover.
In this clip, Simmerson: -Is called dishonorable, disgraceful, and shameful -Is told he should have died -Is given a command that is more or less intended to cause his death
The part that actually bothers him: -Sharpe being given a command
You can see the respect in the eyes of wellington when Sharpe makes his oath.
He didn't, specifically say he didn't make an oath, just that no one heard it.
You can see how wellington understands perfectly what he means, and how he is still maintaining his promise to Lennox and giving his word to Wellington.
"Major Hogan's coat buttons up tight over a number of other duties, sir." Great way of phrasing the sentiment "If you think that's all he is, then you're an even bigger fool than I originally took you for."