CHAPTER 5
Aubrey & Co run across a whaling ship, which they take as a prize because them’s the rules. The whaler tells them of a French warship in the vicinity, which they spot but then quickly lose sight of as bad weather moves in. The Surprise and the Franklin get separated as well, which proves unfortunately for the latter as they are found by the French ship and are boarded. Fortunately, the Surprise arrives in time to save the day and capture the ship. Aubrey is however wounded in the action.
Meanwhile, Martin’s depression grows, which Stephen eventually figures out is a symptom of a psychosomatic condition — Martin, who’s a parson by trade, had some unclean relations with Clarissa Oakes in the previous book, and is now convinced that he’s sinned greatly. He even develops sores on his body, though those are apparently from the salt on unwashed clothing (washing reduced due to lack of abundant fresh water).
CHAPTER 6
Martin overdoses on mercury, but survives. Aubrey’s also ailing but should make a full recovery. He’s set to continue privateering aboard the Franklin, while the Surprise (under Pullings’ command) goes to port with the latest prizes and also for repairs and supplies. It’s decided that Maturin should go, too, so that he may finally get on with his original mission in Peru of trying to incite a rebellion against the Spanish. In Callao, he also meets Sam Panda, Jack’s long-lost son who reappeared a few books ago and is now a respected and learned clergyman.
CHAPTER 7
Maturin gets to work in Lima, learning that the situation has changed significantly in the past year or so that it’s taken him to get there — in both good and bad ways. He decides to push on with the mission, with the help of local contacts.
Meanwhil, at sea, Jack figures out that Dutourd, the shifty French captain, had snuck off the ship, and this could endanger Maturin’s mission. Jack tries to get back to port, but the winds keep him away despite seven tries.
TMILinks
Staying
Erik ten Hag announces that Marcus Rashford won’t join PSG: “Rashford is really important, you have seen from the first day - I'm really happy with him and definitely don't want to lose him”. #MUFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 12, 2022
“Rashford is in our plans. He will stay at Manchester United”. pic.twitter.com/5sISF8RTuc
Hmm
Klopp on signing new midfielder: “It has to be the right player, not just a player. If we had the right solution then we would have done it already. We are not stubborn”. #LFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 12, 2022
“We have had a lot of conversations already and it doesn't look like anything will happen”. pic.twitter.com/LMjKDIII4B
Extension
EXC: Fikayo Tomori has agreed a new five-year contract at AC Milan.
— Tom Roddy (@TomRoddy_) August 11, 2022
Agreement reached tonight with England and former #cfc defender. All parties were keen to complete before Serie A season starts. #ACMilan https://t.co/8mBq5Nj4Dn
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