There are no links here for the moment. Just bear in mind that if you have not yet read O'Brian's preface, you can now start to do so.
The situation Jack finds himself in is heavily based on an important part of Thomas, Lord Cochrane's life. O'Brian's description of the presiding judge Lord Quinborough is based on Lord Ellenborough.
I recall that the families Cochrane and Ellenborough still do not see eye to eye over this incident
Also:
ylla is so kind to do post Chapters Eight and Nine. As soon as I return, I will whatever links I have about the trial.
*hugs you all*