Septimus's face lights up as Enjolras describes that--not with happiness, exactly, but certainly the satisfaction of a man who has had an expectation somewhat exceeded. This man is incredibly useful.

"Good. If you want to learn more, there are classes in it--also its applications in combat and how to handle that, as it's different," he adds, because recruiting is good. "It'll be useful if more attacks like this happen--or for trying to counter that crowspawn in the palace."

Yes, he has plans. "What other particular skills, other than the basics of medical aid? And do you read and write the English most people here seem to?"