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CHAPTER 1
We begin on dry land, and as ever when back on land, things aren’t going too well for our erstwhile heroes.
Aubrey, while happy enough domestically, is once again feeling the financial squeeze after lawsuits about parts of the anti-slave-trade action off of Africa, and the associated taking of prize-ships (was still legal for Portuguese ships south of the Equator, for example). The Aubreys have to move out of their previous home and in to his parents’ former estate in Dorset, in order to cover their debts and judgments.
Meanwhile, Maturin has been made as a British spy in Spain thanks to that bothersome French captain, Dutourd, and the almost successful Peruvian rebellion. While Stephen (and all his family including Diana, daughter Brigid, steward Padeen, and third wheel Clarissa Oakes), escape capture while visiting the peninsula, almost all of his money and gold is seized by the local authorities. They temporarily move in with the Aubreys.
CHAPTER 2
Plenty of local politics for Jack & Stephen to get embroiled in, especially given the latter’s seat in Parliament, which is altogether quite boring and can just get back to sailing again?
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Borussia Dortmund is Cristiano Ronaldo’s last hope of a #MUFC exit this summer with Jorge Mendes still pushing for an offer.
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) August 18, 2022
A move to Sporting was never on. No appetite at Ronaldo’s end despite #UCL football and pushback from Ruben Amorim.
Atleti option 100% off the table. https://t.co/vaI3aj0BNP
Hmm
#nffc are set to (finally) sign #Wolves forward Morgan Gibbs-White. Fee of around £35m agreed, plus significant add-ons. Gibbs-White expected for a medical later today. Will be signing #16 for Forest this summer #wwfc
— John Percy (@JPercyTelegraph) August 18, 2022
Deal
Casemiro deal. Negotiations now in progress on both player and clubs side with Manchester United, talks will continue on Friday to make final decision. #MUFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 18, 2022
Man Utd have offered Casemiro a longer contract than current one with huge salary - but absolutely not double. pic.twitter.com/fwPz7AvjYd
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