Yes, just as much good as it would do a man tired of sitting still in a "too easy chair" to take a long walk: and just as natural was the wish to stir, under my circumstances, as it would be under his.
Desideravo il combattimento, come l'uomo stanco di star sempre seduto desidera la passeggiata, e il mio bisogno di agire era naturale come il suo.