I always want to comment and then never do, but I am doing it now. Normally Spy is not really my cup of tea to follow (same with first person POV) but I keep checking this series on and off and I am growing rather attached to him and Sniper. And I must confess I am totally in love with your Eng - stout and yet understanding, kind but firm, and a southern gentleman at heart. Ahh. Minor thing: 'chance' is a feminine noun in French so you would use 'bonne chance'. But very minor error and your French has been very good throughout your writing.