Hi again, Mr. Cornwell. Another thing for you to think about concerning Starbuck until you’re ready to continue his chronicles: Starbuck should have some distinctive weapons that mark him out as the main character, just like Sharpe has his Baker rifle and 1795 Heavy Cavalry Sword. I see Starbuck with a Sharps rifle, a Le Mat pistol, and a BIG D-Guard Bowie knife. He should keep these throughout the war. Alan Kempner