Hi Bernard, Ray here in Coimbra Portugal (originally Liverpool UK)just up the road from Bussaco one of Wellingtons famous battles in September 1810 – When I was at school sadly we had to learn the corn laws okay maybe important at the time but my heart as probably most lads was were with ‘swashbucklers’ like Wellington,Nelson and ol’ Boney – I love your books on Sharpe I think most guys have a bit of Sharpey in them – I’ve been making a collection of Wellington and his troops heroic adventures in Portugal and Spain and beyond Thanks to you – Regards – Ray Thompson