Lieutenant General Lord Rupert Giles came aboard the 'Buffonia' accompanied by a Lieutenant wearing the uniform of one of the Royal Scot Dragoon Guards better known as the 'Scots Greys.' He is quite aggitated and vents his rage on the assembled Royal Navy Officers. "Gentlemen, and I use the term guardedly the incompetance of your service has caused my only daugther to fall into the clutches of the most vile and disgusting band of cuthroats. They claim to be privateer, I say they are pirate. their ship mounts almost 40 guns and has American, British, and French crew aboard, although apparently most of her officers are American. Know this Navy, I expect you to get her back unharmed, and unmolested. Fail to do so and I will personally do everything in my power to make your lives hell. My aide Lieutenant Sharpe will accompany the rescue force and be personally responsible for carrying the ransom." Saying that he stormed out of the cabin.
Rear Admiral Medicus had been holding his temper and the few officers present who knew him well expected an outburst equivalent to a First Rate's broadside. His response surprised almost everyone present as he quietly said, "Indeed, and good day to you to my Lord" as the General exited. Captain Giles looked at Lieutenant Sharpe and said, "You sir may wait on deck." Sharpe replied,"I think not sir." Leftenant Harris the Flag Lieutenant lightly touched the hilt of his blade and said, Captain , with your permission sir, Lieutenant Sharpe, walk or be carried out." Sharpe looked at the young naval officer and his hand dropped to his own saber. "This is not over" as the Flag Leftenant escorted him out of the cabin. Rear Admiral Medicus looked at his assembled officers. "The 'Watcher' and 'Jana' will escort the convoy,Captain Starke your senior you'll be in command " The 'Willow' and 'Crab' will stage the rescue operation, Commander Kensington will command
Commander I am willing to strip the 'Buffonia' of her Marine detachment to give you a bigger landing force if you want them."
"Gentlemen, comments, opinions, if not dismissed.
As the officers rose to leave the clash of steel was heard on deck
