And that news is of such primary importance that Jack announces it to Ennis even before explaining that their mountain idyll is over.
I know it's ot here, cause it's not about Uncle Harold, but...
This always bothered me. We've discussed Jack's nonchalant, almost disinterested and too chipper attitude regarding coming down.
But
why the f* did he mention Uncle Harold first? In doing so, he really seems disinterested about the other news.
On Harold's name: I found another meaning: hari= army, force and waltan= to preside, to control and reign/rule --> Harold= ruler of the forces