Killick there, light along a pot of coffee, will you?

 On a whim, I decided to read all the Aubrey and Maturin books again. I am currently reading book eight, The Ionian Mission.

Of course, that reminded me that I had invested in Warlord's Black Seas when it came out. I decided to start with HMS Surprise as I was reading Master and Commander.

So I painted up two brigs, one English and one French.

Then I added the standing rigging to HMS Surprise.

Then the sails were added.

...and a 28mm Rifleman to show you the scale.

Since then I have started work on a frigate, but got diverted by other things. But I will finish it and get a game going soon.

“Two weevils crept from the crumbs. 'You see those weevils, Stephen?' said Jack solemnly.

I do.'

Which would you choose?'

There is not a scrap of difference. Arcades ambo. They are the same species of curculio, and there is nothing to choose between them.'

But suppose you had to choose?'

Then I should choose the right-hand weevil; it has a perceptible advantage in both length and breadth.'

There I have you,' cried Jack. 'You are bit - you are completely dished. Don't you know that in the Navy you must always choose the lesser of two weevils? Oh ha, ha, ha, ha!”