Dear Mr. Cornwell I have a question that I hope you can answer. I recently read that Napoleon had Polish Winged Hussars in his army. They fought for him because he promised them independence. I was wondering if Sharpe could have encountered any of them? I have read that they were a force to be reckoned with and that they fought for the French in Russia but that’s about all I know. I don’t know if Sharpe would have liked them because they were on the French side but I’m sure he would have some respect for them on the field.. your fan Pat. I got a B+ on my report on you!