Dear Mr. Cornwell, I have a small conundrum or enigma. If, prior to the Sharpe Series begins Richard Sharpe has been in constant contact with Obediah Hakeswill and Captain Morris how did he go from grunt or cannon fodder to chosen man and then on to Sergeant, I can’t bring them together will there a story explaining this or am I nit-picking? with all due respect and honor; Your Fan! Brian