If not for Grangers' presence, this could well be a British naval history class, given by a teacher who is able to draw his students into the past and experience the battle for themselves, well done Mark. When Granger meets the French Captain, he will be able to say, without lying, that he has met with a French Admiral, had a personal meeting with a French General and two members of the Committee. Met and spoken to Bonaparte and had an audience with the Spanish King (the Collar) and a personal meeting with the Prince of Peace. Or, if all else fails, will his cache of gold do the trick. Great chapter, thank you.