The War of 1812 interrupted his legal studies and he became a subaltern in the 3rd Regiment of York militia.
Denis-Joseph Juchereau was never more than a subaltern officer, and apart from his escapades he scarcely attracted any attention.
The best we could aspire was an opportunity of dignity, working as domestic maid, or another subaltern activity.
Spivak's conclusion: the subaltern does not speak, she is not able to bear witness to herself.
