As I've seen. That's at least not totally outside the realm of explanation, though it is very curious.

[Dryly,] Giant warships, yes; giant turtles, no. A bit of a different breed. And I admit your point, lady. [Miles says it formally, as a real title and not a casual form of address.] Wisdom and logic are indeed strategies, but quite elusive, aren't they? They certainly never survive first contact with the enemy.

[Funny how what was once wise becomes foolish once you get a new perspective on something. Miles has been surprised out of obliviousness enough times to know that.]