Chapter 3, pgs. 52-65 Summary

The mail arrives during breakfast and there is a letter for Captain Dundas bearing the black Admiralty wax. He says it is from his brother who is a First Lord. Dundas comments that he should have a ship better than the Berenice.

After breakfast, Stephen goes to the coach house to talk with Bonden. They discuss fighting and boxing matches. Bonden explains what is involved in organizing a boxing match in addition to the rules and the various techniques involved. Bondon is an experienced boxer and very knowledgeable about the sport.

Captain Griffiths asks Aubrey if there is any news from the squadron and Aubrey says no. Griffiths says he won't be attending the fight on Wednesday since he will be attending a committee meeting.

Aubrey tells Maturin that inclosure involves a great deal of money. When Stephen asks if the amount is...