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OP Dear Bingley: Sounds to me as though the Captain goofed in not "clapping" Edgar into irons for mutiny before using his pistol. In early days of sailing, captains had great power.
Remember the "Billy Budd" I think it is Hermann Melville,
mildly retarded seaman hung for striking an abusive
mate, I think it was, so long ago that I read it.
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted p. 135 wwh 06/18/03 07:19 PM Promovent Bingley 06/19/03 03:32 AM Re: Promovent wwh 06/19/03 01:31 PM Re: Billy Budd Faldage 06/19/03 01:53 PM
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