"Oi. I'll have you know that the lady-folk a--"

Oh Christ. How did he end up defending his love life to Sparrow's bit? That's just -- no. That's wrong. Sharpe took in a deep breath. Time to start again. "Look. Lo--lass. Are you feelin' fine? Should I call Jack up? You're acting strange and I'd offer to escort you home myself, but..."

Some other man's woman, y'see.