"He was an excellent servant to the club, the ultimate professional, and an exceptional role model for younger players."
You see, the man had been an excellent servant; and he had come with fine references.
"And I hope he will make an excellent servant," added Herbert.
At least, that is, the lizard made an excellent servant.
He had proved to be an excellent servant and a surprisingly good cook.
Computers make excellent and efficient servants; but I have no wish to serve under them.
"An excellent public servant was illegally dismissed, and the city has been much worse off because of it," he said yesterday.
"I have always found him an excellent servant."
The lack of motivation amongst excellent civil servants is serious.
"You are an excellent servant, but your presence has become painful to me."