Hi Bernard, Have just finished Sharpe’s Regiment as part of a full tour through the series. Must say I really liked it. It was a nice interlude to the activities in Spain/France. But I didn’t quite get the ending. I can’t figure why in Fenner’s office and with the ledgers and the Dowager by his side Sharpe did not strike a harder bargain. Why did he not demand the lieutenant-colonelcy of the regiment rather than insisting on Girdwood going to Spain? It can’t be that Sharpe didn’t see the opportunity. He looked after Lawford and Girdwood was ready to resign. Why did he not seize the moment and return to Spain as lieutenant-colonel himself? Kind Regards Willie