Odyssey 6. Bridgemont

On 04/16/2012 08:54 PM, davewri said:

Hip,Hip,Hooray! We are going sailing again!

Hmmm, not sure what to think about the Freddie/Davina situation. Freddie seems happy, and I am sure being cured will add to that, but I wonder what his true feelings are on the child? And what sort of secret is Cavendish sitting on?

I think Spencer, deep down knows Granger is the right ‘tool’ to use in this mutiny for various reasons, he also believes Granger to be right, but cannot be seen to be supporting this position and is ‘testing’ the political water as it were. If Granger survives the political turmoil and comes out the other end more elevated, accepted, and praised by his King (for being in ‘touch’ with the ‘men’ and resolving the issues); Spencer can take the credit. If on the other hand Granger comes out of it badly, Spencer will have a ‘scapegoat’ for the entire mutiny.

As for the ‘with child’ scenario there was I believe all kinds of difficulties with linage and with the sex of the children to contend with and the Royal bastards processes throughout history gives us a clue and sets the president.; especially when power, position and wealth is at stake. Petty jealousies and sibling revelry can become murderous events as history depicts. If the eldest child was female the estate would be ‘entailed’ to the nearest male relative. More recently for the monarchy, not us common folk, there has just been a change in this process in that if William and Katherine’s first child is female she will indeed succeed William as Queen. Isn’t it incredible that this law has only just changed for the monarchy in 2012!

I think there is a very interesting process in human and familial behavioural patterns that often occurs and that is: the point at which the ‘child’ becomes the ‘parent’. George, albeit the youngest son and some could argue the more ‘stable’ of the brothers, seems to have started this process in or out of his awareness. If this plays out in the usual pattern we should see George, not only becoming more elevated, powerful and wealthier than his father, but also take on responsibility for his parents ‘dotage’ and his brothers decline in status.

Great fun Mark; Well Done!

That George has set an ambitious agenda is obvious. That he is prepared for the worst is prudent but speaks to the dangers of his plan. Another great chapter about my favorite seaman!

Thanks!

On 02/23/2013 06:54 AM, Daddydavek said:

That George has set an ambitious agenda is obvious. That he is prepared for the worst is prudent but speaks to the dangers of his plan. Another great chapter about my favorite seaman!

Thanks!

Mark, this is by far my favourite story in GA. I hope you continue with Grangers' adventures when the Odyssey comes to an end, as all good thing must. Thank you for the all hours of enjoyment you have given to me and I'm sure the many more than just the 93 who admitted it did.

Sandrewn

Spectacular story in an equally spectacular series. Tip of the hat to you Mark Arbour for your excellent work and thanks to you and your team for bringing it to life.