Mr Cornwell. A friend who is as avid a fan as me, asked where you got Harper’s name from, he has a theory but I’d like to hear your answer. Also I saw in the archive that someone asked about Harper being illiterate, and you said you always assumed he was, but didn’t he take roll call (after all the desertions) in the company book when they were in charge of the Royal Irish bodyguard troops in Spain? And didn’t sergeants need to be literate?? Have a great 2005, and keep writing!! Regards, Fergus O’Neill, Ireland.