Sharpe (TV Series)
Sharpe's Siege (1996)
Philip Whitchurch: Capt. William Frederickson
Quotes
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Sharpe : What happens when you burn oyster shells?
Capt. William Frederickson : You get ash I suppose.
Capt. Neil Palmer : I was born in a fishing village sir. The fishermen used to burn oyster shells all the time.
Sharpe : Why?
Capt. Neil Palmer : To whitewash their houses sir. When you burn oyster shells, you get lime. Get that in the eyes you go blind.