Enric Posted October 6, 2009 Posted October 6, 2009 (edited) ch23: hint: in the neighborhood, there's the island of St.Barthelemy (in Swedish, Bertils-ön, öar, Skt.Bertils), which at this time belongs to the king of Sweden - and there are boound to be Swedish officers on duty. ----------------- btw: I wonder: why do not these Bridgemonts have their own some family legend. Of descent from some ancient heir, or from some king. Or both. I mean, every other brit noble family did, and they spouted their make-believe myth remorselessly... Edited October 6, 2009 by Enric
Tiger Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 I found a wallpaper. I thought I would share it. It's about pirates, but I will share it anyway.
paya Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 I found a wallpaper. I thought I would share it. It's about pirates, but I will share it anyway. Really nice one! And it's not about pirates, it's about pirates being beaten by an English ship!
Tiger Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 Really nice one! And it's not about pirates, it's about pirates being beaten by an English ship! I don't know how, but I didn't see the British flag. Thus, it's more fitting than I originally realized.
Mark Arbour Posted October 7, 2009 Author Posted October 7, 2009 I don't know how, but I didn't see the British flag. Thus, it's more fitting than I originally realized. The white flag with the red cross is the English flag. It started to evolve into it's current look with the addition of Scotland to the Kingdom (the blue parts) and then again with Ireland, (the red diagonal stripes).
paya Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 The white flag with the red cross is the English flag.
Tiger Posted October 8, 2009 Posted October 8, 2009 That's interesting, Paya. I'll let everyone else know. Those are all French terms.
Mark Arbour Posted October 8, 2009 Author Posted October 8, 2009 That's an awesome illustration Paya. A picture is worth a bunch of my words, evidently.
paya Posted October 9, 2009 Posted October 9, 2009 That was a good one! ;-D Well... what to say... we know a little more about the backstage proceedings, we know what was the initial mistake, so I'm curious how it will be dealt with. I still don't like Caroline though Mark tried to be apologetic about her - because evidently she saw what others saw as well and didn't discuss that with George. I know, confront her own husband won't be pleasurable, but lay schemes behind his back... tsk tsk tsk... nah nah!
Enric Posted October 9, 2009 Posted October 9, 2009 ch24: I am very amazed if the grandfather really had never seen his grandson - even if they lived in 1700s when travel was not so easy. In these about 20 years, the grandpa would -for example in course of his official duties- be visiting England at a few occasions. and, the Earl and Counress really had not all these years always something keeping them from travelling. They did not even have a steady 'job'. Rather, in some past year, the family woould have taken a voyage to see the grandpa.
Mark Arbour Posted October 9, 2009 Author Posted October 9, 2009 ch24: I am very amazed if the grandfather really had never seen his grandson - even if they lived in 1700s when travel was not so easy. In these about 20 years, the grandpa would -for example in course of his official duties- be visiting England at a few occasions. and, the Earl and Counress really had not all these years always something keeping them from travelling. They did not even have a steady 'job'. Rather, in some past year, the family woould have taken a voyage to see the grandpa. Traveling about in that era, especially in the Caribbean and tropics, was a hazardous venture. I think it would be inconceivable that the Earl and Countess of Bridgemont would even think of going there. First of all, sea travel was dangerous. There were the storms that could make a ship founder, but there were also pirates, not as great of a threat, but still a danger. Second, the risk of disease was real apparent. Yellow Fever was a deadly killer. Napoleon found this when he sent troops to invade Haiti and had most of them wiped out by disease. And finally, the Earl's place is at court. To be gone for an extended period of time, unable to watch out of his interests and those of his retainers, would be a huge blow to his influence. As for Lammert returning to England, it is quite possible that he would have made a trip back once or twice, but certainly not a requirement. There were a lot of Englishmen who moved overseas. Granted, most of them weren't influential like Lammert. So you have a valid point on that one, but even if he was back briefly, there's no guarantee he would have gotten to see his grandsons. George could very well have been away at Bridgemont or school.
Conner Posted October 10, 2009 Posted October 10, 2009 Well, I'm glad the older men in this story are getting laid too. It strikes me that Granger's cabin is going to need a revolving door for the trip kack to England. So the burning question is will Granger find a way to keep the Swede on shore in the morning? Super-horny chapter, Mark!
Tiger Posted October 10, 2009 Posted October 10, 2009 That was a good chapter. One thing that struck me was how much of the chapter was from the point of view of Lammert instead of Granger. It is often uncomfortable to leave the 1st person/3rd person limited frame of mind. Well done.
Mark Arbour Posted October 10, 2009 Author Posted October 10, 2009 That was a good chapter. One thing that struck me was how much of the chapter was from the point of view of Lammert instead of Granger. It is often uncomfortable to leave the 1st person/3rd person limited frame of mind. Well done. Thanks. I like the limited third person for this story. Sometimes I think a full third-person would have been better, but I think this way it's more personal and it still gives me the flexibility to jump into another brain.
Conner Posted October 10, 2009 Posted October 10, 2009 .... it still gives me the flexibility to jump into another brain. Is that the same as getting head?
Tiger Posted October 10, 2009 Posted October 10, 2009 Is that the same as getting head? I'd give you head if you were 20 years younger. What he meant was getting perspective of another character and allowing one to see Granger from the outside. By the way Mark, you should consider trying something similar with Travers, Calvert, and Caroline some time.
Mark Arbour Posted October 10, 2009 Author Posted October 10, 2009 Is that the same as getting head? I wish.
Tiger Posted October 10, 2009 Posted October 10, 2009 (edited) I wish. I wouldn't mind giving you that kind of inspiration. Others may benefit as well from a scene you create based on it. I could even dress up like a sailor. Edited October 10, 2009 by Tiger
paya Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 Where can I appoint Dr. Jackson as my doctor? He surely keeps track of various treatments and does everything to save your life... Are you still here Conner? We should make some arrangements in case Dr. Jackson is not as successful as we'd like... Someone could easily get lost on his way to the office... Well... now I really can't wait to talk with Caroline... Mark is so apologetic about her (via George's grandpa) it makes me suspicious he had a fling with her!
amBIguoustwo Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 Great chapter, Mark. The political maneuvering really grabs my attention. Bryan
Conner Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 I really enjoyed the conversation between Granger and his grandfather. This is exactly the type of discussion that an "elder" should have with young men within their influence. More of that should go on today. Granger can now place Caroline's actions into a better context and move beyond the place where he's been. Of true value there as well was Grandfather pointing out the value of using your best charm (i.e. bullshit) when with women. Another point for Travers. There shall be no cute sailors with a big dick dying in this story. :2hands: It would be a shame to have the works of a superb author relegated to the bowels of efiction. I love making threats.
Conner Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 Caroline? I'd do her. You may have to do her while she's pregnant, then.
Tiger Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 You may have to do her while she's pregnant, then. Well, pregnant women are notoriously horny. Whenever she's pregnant, she could easily have a consort or two while Granger is playing with the men at sea.
Daisy Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 I liked all along how you've been using the medical and health stuff. showing the progression. still really like the story mark!
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