A delightful chapter Mark. And glad to see caulder out of the picture. Surely he is a hidden relative of a Wilcox, Fox or Mann.
With him gone, the rats will be free in the chartroom as well. I wonder if Mr Llwelyn will be helping Winkler to restore the Captains cabin? Perhaps he will be ploishing the 18 pounder when Granger returns.
And Winkler smirking over the threesome! Was that a tease that Granger will have to retalliate for? Winkler hasn't been put into a full on blush for quite some time. And a smirk over Granger doing a threesome with Winklers lover? Well that certainly is some blushable material. Winkler can't be any happier over the preoccupation of Captain Sommers with Sir Phillip either. Not only has Granger taken his lover knowing how he felt, but turned him into a Kerry addict as well. Winkler has to be miserable. And in truth, not a little hurt and pissed.
Having another fan of political power certainly won't hurt Grangers interests at court. Mr Lennox's transformation might just have strengthened Granger's political position greater than anything thus far, short of anything caused or brought about by a prize. It should be an interesting meeting. And perhaps, Mr Clifton Will Make First Lt regardless of seniority. He can get seasoned on the next voyage with Granger. I mean, Granger was an early bloomer. And Mr Clifton's relatives are politically stronger than Grangers.
We shall see. Well done Mark.