`` peace is not unpleasant , or nearly so boring as one might expect , '' temeraire said , with a faintly wistful note that gave him the lie , `` but i do not see why you should be particularly interested in peace in brazil ; if you thought it so splendid you might make peace with napoleon , in europe , first : not that i at all wish to promote such a thing , '' he added hastily , `` at least , not while lien is lording it over in france : i hope we shall never be at peace with her . ''