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Thanks!

GLORIOUS! And as usual, posted JUST like the two previous, at a moment when it would be impossible for me to read them. I swear you have spies watching for just that moment. lol So, a truly wondrous battle! SO life like in the telling. The map of the battle adds so much clarity. What are the light red markers denoting? As opposed to the dark red? Will Nelson rejoin the cadre on deck for the next day or does he spend the rest of the battle in sickbay? I would imagine maneuvering in the dark after the french ships surrendered would be difficult. Finding the next foe without running into them since the captured ships flew no lights. Did they stay put until first light and then renew the action? I can't wait for the continuation of the battle. Thanks Mark for making these rapid succession. I figure the next chapter of the battle will be just as I'm boarding my flight tomorrow. lol And no, I'm not telling you when that is, you'll just have to ask your spies.

An Excellent surprise. I was intrigued by the news from home as well. Lady Granger in a gambling establishment? Interesting. Either it is an investment or she is keeping an eye on Davina. Or both! It will be something if Freddie's George looks just like George. I suspect they will say they were trying to gain favor back with the king, but it that kid is blonde and blue there is going to be some interesting conversations. Especially if Freddie resents the boy. The battle is going to be spectacular, but Winkler is gone. *sigh* heartbreak! And what of Maidstone and the letters? Thanks for the treat!

Ya, he is. But I'm not. He's really responsible for John Travers misery in life. And that makes him partially responsible for his death. I'd want a little retribution.

Be welcome Regatta. Be safe, but be welcome.

Ya, I'll bet you guys know ALL the nooks and crannies. Welcome pwyl999! Be sure and hang out with Miles Long, she's a bad influence which means you're assured to have a good time. ROTFLMAO

I thought he was a merchant now? Granger had no problem subtly threatening him with going before the mast or being put ashore. I though that was pretty daring. He Jacobs and winkler would not have been able to do squat. We never heard WHY he defected. He was in a plumb seat, A ship's captain. Can't say a man of his station would be feeling much tyranny. Perhaps Winkler or Jacobs will discover the reason. So we have a battle that granger will not be able to fight in. **sigh**

I agree completely. What surprised me is that he was willing to close with the fleet! He's wanted for treason! And granger made no promises to keep him safe. A prize master could have delivered the ship to Gibralter with Winkler and Jacobs. Imagine the points Granger would have made with the King on that one. Too bad his services were still needed. Granger could have called the marines up from the boat and arrested Travers. Then before they drug him off he could have whisperd, "Your son was a tight f_ck, and now I've screwed you too!" Then smiled and walked away.

Aw, shucks. I intentionally didn't read up on the battle of the Nile so I would not know the outcome. lol, And if they taught it to us in screwl then they forgot to wake me up for that part. Mark, I would take issue with you on a point. “The prior governor of Amboyna absconded with some classified correspondence. When was Maidstone ever the governor?

We/I commented with nearly the exact same words just after the event. So why did you wait so long?

I'll agree to disagree with you on a bit of that. Maidstone left before Jackson was even arrested. So he would not yet be aware of the pardon. Putting Conway on the ship is a way he could be seen by Maidstone as trying to help but then usurped by the King and the Privy council. And directing Granger to take the long route, he was complying with the Privy Councils directives albeit the long way there. Maidstone would also know the possibility of being stopped but I suspect he was clueless that it would be Granger to make the decision. Perhaps Maidstone didn't need long to commit his true intentions and never truly intended to be the Governor. In short, every peer has a little dirt under his nails. And making a good show of effort would not damage their relationship. So it would not be tampering with the history or reputation of Spencer. Mark hates things too sterile anyways. I suspect Spencer was stuck between a rock and a hard place but his involvement, to me, is unquestionable. As for Mark's ability to misdirect, he IS a master. Like stating the homecoming will be special. Little hints. But what favor could they grant better than his peerage? Perhaps the commandant of the first naval academy? Surrounded by aristocratic midshipmen? He's got a proven skill there. lol I have no doubt that the Mann's and Wilcox's have a hand in it. But we know there are some powerful people, possibly even some royal personages are behind the scenes which means they will receive a portion of the booty.

Let's not forget that Granger can fall in a barrel of shit and come up smelling like a rose. He lands on his feet better than a cat. You're right that the letters might be misdirection. But who's pulling these strings? Spencer is obviously involved. Unwilling to help Jackson, wanting him transferred, putting Conway on his ship at the last minute, then sending Granger/Jackson to where Maidstone, if successful, could out rank Granger and get his hands on Jackson. And perhaps, Granger. Lets not forget that Granger has been told by a few very important people his homecoming would be special. One of which was the king himself I believe. The others, Cavendish and the Duke of Clarence. So what awaits him? Mark is a master of misdirection.

Let's not forget blackrod. He briefly contemplated it. Sometimes I think Granger would screw a snake if he could get someone to hold it tight enough.

JP and Steph? I think you've finally snapped your cap, Jimmy. Unless the CAP Series has been sent back in time **SIGH** It's the second thing to go. Sorry about your sex life.

Well ya, but who really knows. Once in a while Mark throws the old guys a bone. You never can tell.

I'm just waiting to find out if there are some sexual traits that turned out to be hereditary and perhaps Granger is going to be very happy to find this Legacy piece of horse flesh. And Sandrewn, I really save that for Jimmy. After all, he won't remember ten minutes later anyway. . . . Uhm . . . what were we talking about?

HA! My Story - Roll Call starts with the fact that he hates new school because he HATES the introduction. Be welcome and thanks for coming out of the closet . . . AGAIN. ROTFLMAO You can post freely now, you've already DONE the introductions. cheers

LOL Saw a bumper snicker that made me think of you Mark. It's Granger type humor.

OH? My bad.

Impotent!? Well each some oysters, get some viagra. Another chapter may get ya hard but hell it ain't gonna help THAT problem. Or go buy a really nice suit. If ya gonna BE Impotent, then ya otta look impotent. (poor guy, first the teeth, now this!)

Actually I think it's Winston Churchil's grandfather. Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, KG, OM, CH, TD, DL, FRS, Hon. RA (30 November 1874 – 24 January 1965) Wiki

The name of that song, so that you may rush right out and get it is "Yackity Sax" By Boots Randolph

It's Benny Hill!

Margret Thatcher as a trans gen?

Now THAT is a real interesting thought. Perhaps we will find that out in time but he made no mention of seeing the brand. Perhaps Mark will comment. Nobody has said where or when the brotherhood was started.