George let his self control lapse, which shows his sexual strain more than anything.
Now Eastwyck has taken the plunge, will he embrace it or pretend it didn't happen?
Thompson should have availed himself of George's tactical skills. The descriptions of the battle were superb.
George now finds himself in a position alien to him, a prisoner.
It was a sad end for such a fine ship and for so many of the brave men who sailed her. Now if they can rescue the others. The French ship would be no match for the San Clarita.
The naval victory is tempered by the French army's success on land, but now cut off from supplies and reinforcements means India is safe.
Now George can head toward England.
This wolf pack was unusually aggressive and unafraid of humans, a dangerous combination. It's peculiar they didn't retreat after several had been slain.