Have you read Mark Urban’s book, The man who broke Napoleon’s codes? You did mention George Scovell in one of your Sharpe novels, so I’m sure you have. But did your copy have the painting on the dust jacket, ‘The Rearguard’? It depicts a squad of Rifle men in the foreground standing in the snow, with possibly The Duke of W nearby. You could almost name the riflemen in the picture, The officer hasn’t got a straight sword but what a cracking picture for any Sharpe Fan. thanks for all your Novels, still waiting for The latest Uhtred, The Fort is terrific, can’t wait to wind my American friends up! Deepest regards Roy Manton