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.

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'Allow me to help you to a little more pudding.'
'With all my heart,' said Stephen, holding out his plate. 'How I wish Jack Aubrey were here: he takes a truly sinful pleasure in pudding, above all in this oneThis is the first time where Stephen says he wishes Jack to be there. There had been many instances when Jack had wished for Stephen to share ( Read more... )

She could identify him, which would at least be something. You said he had not been long in the water, I believe?'
'No more he had, sir, not above a dozen tides,' said Pratt. 'But -' he hesitated, '- there ain't no face.'

What a tangled web!

Mr Pratt, Mr Lawrence, Sir Joseph, Lord Quinborough, assorted other people and most of all dearest Sophie.

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