Like all other civilized english speakers, I have become a devoted fan of your books, currently half way through the Sharpe Series and the Last Kingdom series.  I am also reading “The Fort”.  I’m sure others have already pointed this out but “Aye Aye” is a response to an order from a superior officer indicating that an order is understood and will be carried out immediately.  The correct response to “It is an abomination Mr. Conningsby” or “They are pirates Mr. Conningsby” would be “Yes sir” indicating agreement with a statement.  Please keep writing!  Thanks.

Fred Horan