Obviously this is going to be a bit dark but I’m getting to the age where I’m starting to see some of my favorite authors stop writing because of age or up and dying, leaving their character hanging (Shades of O’Brian). I do hope you’re eating your yogurt and taking long walks. On the other side, Sharpe’s Devil is a good way of ending the series. I shall look forward to the “fill in” books. By the way, have you had the chance to fire a Brown Bess? Your descriptions are very exacting. Jim R.