It must be the frustrated, hold those improper suggestive thoughts boys, woodworker in me, but I was agast to learn of how well teak was suited for shipbuilding, and it does not splinter when hit with a cannonball. I loved the contrast between the Spanish and English shipyards as well. George picked up some valuable information.
Having dalliances in proximity to Winkler has never stopped George before, but then George has always known the weather gauge before committing to a call to action...
I couldn't help but contrast the carriage provided for his trip to the conveyance used when last in Russia...