Even amid the somewhat excessive detail of battle campaigns and negotiations, the book keeps sight of the rich personalities linked by the painting.

尽管对战争和谈判的细节描写有些过多，这本书还是保留了与这幅画相关的丰富的人物形象。

Although Oliver had enough to occupy his attention in keeping sight of his leader, he could not help bestowing a few hasty glances on either side of the way, as he passed along.

尽管奥利弗的注意力足以让他注视着他的领头人，但当他经过时，他还是忍不住向路两边匆匆瞥了几眼。