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0.o Perhaps it vanished from neglect. Electronic dis-cohesion I think is the technical term.

And still nothing for "A Class of His Own?" Or is it a class by himself? It's been so long I've forgotten the name. *sigh* Oh, that's right, you're working on Billy Chase CH 987. *sigh*

HEY! He forgot to sign the kids rookie card. lol

Calvert is someone he knows. Better the devil you know then the devil you don't. And it's preferable to the prison or a rope. And THIS makes the 1100th post!

I think George will understand Calvert and Gatling's relationship. And as Mr Eastwyk has kept him well stretched his hormones won't be making him crazy. Perhaps a 3 way will be permissible? After all, Mr Gatling has enjoyed George a time or two himself. There visit won't be long anyways, the captain will want to offload his cargo in England and Calvert has orders. But he can get word of his family. So this will be emotional. Even for George. I think that even the King might step out of his role for a moment and show some emotion. Not publicly of course. But then again, to have the king offer both hands to George in Welcome would be a singular honor. And of course its probably just not done. But for George it would be worth more than riches.

An excellent chapter. Perhaps Mr Donegal will become Calvert's personal servant? It is about to be an interesting visit to say the least.

Hmmm, the spin off. "The Royal Navel Academy" (More fun than the Naval kind)

If you remember the young midshipmen he paroled to his father off the south american coast was given a letter for that very reason. His father said that he was to know that he could not fight until a proper exchange took place.

I knew she'd forgive them. I'm not one to say I told you so, BUT! Nanny Nanny boo boo. A great chapter. So if Calvert's ship is lost at sea then she will feel awful. And we'd be out one cute midshipman. It just seems that Mark is clearing the deck of character's who no longer really have a storyline of their own. But we didn't hear from Winkler. Now listen up Mark, though shalt not mess with the Winkler. It's bad enough you're gonna probably off Gatling. Calvert . . . eh, not so much. Donagel can go as well. George still has Freddie Cavendish anyways and as he has said so many times, he is the only one that can make George raise his head in rage of Jealousy. I like him the best of the choices anyways. BTW, Vienna is TOTALLY awesome.

Salient party-pooper: Westie

I have to disagree. He's made each one free standing. I think he sees that ending incomplete makes the following part of the previous and not an opening to the new.

Well it's true that Lord Arbour does not waste words, every one contributes to the story. But, and here I speculate, the leverage the Spanish have is tenuous at best. Remember that they sided with them because they were such a threat. And I would think that his most Catholic Majesty was also concerned about the idea or concept of a republic infecting his own country. Perhaps he was left the stronger after the battle of the Nile, I don't know. But it doesn't appear that the French republic was rational, predictable, reliable or trustworthy. So the ambassador's influence must be limited to a select small circle. And perhaps that's more effective than a request from a "yet to be beheaded" king. (I'm sure that what the council of 30 sees in their Spanish friends) Hopefully they can nudge the right person and get the key keeper so to speak to act and to send George home. And at least Calvert and Gatling are still together. Perhaps they can be gone until George gets back and can set things to right.

A Great Chapter Mark. But he seems to be no closer to freedom. I wonder if there was anything significant in the Spanish correspondence. The ambassador said he was instructed to try and facilitate his parole but there is no Spanish ambassador in England now. So perhaps he can pressure the mob locally to set him free? But the bottom line is he remains a guest of the French.

A good chapter. Made a more fervent enemy for sure. But also an ally in Mrs Bonaparte through Eastwyck. Perhaps she will Thank him b arranging his departure? Or perhaps the blizzard will facilitate an escape. Time will tell but for now, he remains a guest of France.

For a member of the aristocracy that would amount to exile. It's generally saved as a punishment, like Freddie and Davina. Which reminds me, what are THEY up to? They've been unusually quiet. I have to wonder if they were involved in the Maidstone ventures. It sounds like Davina.

I think the guild is no longer an issue with Maidstone dead there is less of a vindictive atmosphere around. But then again, we don't know who Maidstone was in league with. But the issue against the good doctor should now be a moot point since there is no one to levy the charges anymore. And what of the iron foundry that Caroline invested in? And the house Granger is having built on the Isle of white? Perhaps Calvert and Gatling can slip off to the Mediterranean with Lord St Vincent before Caroline has her way with them. But somehow I think that issue will have to be addressed in the open of the next chapter perhaps with Calvert approaching Caroline. And hopefully defusing the Carobomb that currently has a sizzling fuse. As for George being freed. I can't see a straight forward transaction. Granger never does anything in a small way. Perhaps the french privateers will come to the rescue? Or his host will lose his head and Granger will slip out with Eastwyck? Time will tell.

Welcome Gee! I hope you find a home here and perhaps a few good neighbors. You "deserve" to be happy. You may have to work for a bit to get that way though. So Enjoy and get gay! You've got family here now.

I agree, being part of Lord Arbour's Mob isn't a bad thing. But I think at times we've shown him just how mob like we can be. And fickle at times as well. How about a new ship. A hand picked crew from what's left, time to provision it and a visit by the king. That would clearly show favoritism, place a target firmly on the ship, probably named "The George" after the king of course, depending on who you ask. Oh, and perhaps a bust of Mr Fox on the bow to chase away the sea demons?

Slacker! lol, well I think it's written already you just haven't put the words in a row yet. But you know where it's going. Is that better?

So much said with so little. In other words, "Oh shit,I didn't expect this response AT ALL. So he'll not receive much of anything because my focus was not on this at all. So kiddies, that means he will return home with an ataboy and not much more because it's already written. lol HOWEVER! He will have the unending love and admiration of his sovereign. Who could really want more? As well as Mr Humphries and the crew receiving accolades. Sounds right to me.

Uh, ya. He's dead now isn't he? 0.o I'm thinking his crazy wife killed him. E ognuno è stato fatto in quel modo da una donna.

Let's not forget that this story tends to be woven into history. So advancement to a new peerage is not likely as it would not be defensable with history . . . or would it? I've no clues. That's something that the uk contingent would have to comment on. It's more likely that he would be given something he could more readily appreciate. Like Higher rank. Perhaps a yellowing out of ALL Wilcox's to achieve that end. He might still have to contend with a Mann or two however. (Pardon the punn.) He might still receive an advancement in the peerage however perhaps to a lessor degree. OR his father may be advanced which in the peerage mindset, advances the entire family. As for a next book, that has already been foretold. Mark said that there were battles in the future than Granger would be party to. I don't recall exactly but it was in a discussion involving the Americans I think. So there will be another book I am sure. MORE my concern is what will happen to Gatling. I mean I've grown to care about the lad regardless of his taste in men. I've never made a secret of the fact that of all the characters in this novel, Calvert is probably the least likable for me. But that is in relation to Granger. Perhaps Gatling is his match made in heaven. Both discrete and in agreement. That spells harmony. I'd not like to see them separated. And as ruthless and vindictive as Caroline can be, that is entirely possible. But I hope not. I can only hope that Granger returns to save the day. After all, Freddie is still there right? And he is the one I would most like to see him with. Remember? He is the only one who can foster jealousy in in a flash. UGH! Caroline? There is a REASON I am gay. Women are fueled emotionally, men are fueled logically. I know, just ask my wife. (ya, she knew I was gay before we wed.) But there is a completely different wiring diagram for the woman's mind. So who KNOWS what she will cook up. She might have Gatling rendered to a barnical scraper in the antarctic and Calvert doing a row boat patrol where Baccanti went down.

Could be the extra 3 years. lol Ya, just now catching up. lol

Welcome Ron and Con and A.Morrell. You've found the center of gay writing civilization. Be Welcome!

Ya, I've been checking about once every hour for the last three days. lol Was kinda glad to get a taste of the sea again myself. And Clydee, I'll tell you the same as I tell my son when he says he can't understand his girlfriend. In short, "There's a REASON I'm gay."