Our task was to patrol the area, and by a show of strength dissuade any hotheads from burning barns or smashing farm machinery, or carrying out any ot...er lawless behaviour. However it was not our job to act as gamekeepers and stop poaching, or the taking of wood from the coppices or woods belonging to the local landowners.Here I must make mention of Major Graffoe and Adjutant Bywaters; it was these two men who actually ran the battalion. Sir Edmund had little grasp of either tactics or. Lieutenant Jenks grinned before heading for the hatch. He stopped to let me go out first and the bosan’s pipes sounded as I heard the ship called to attention. I walked down and stepped onto the deck before saluting the ship’s crest and then the colonel that wore the ship captain’s braid, “permission to come aboard.”This was not normal ship procedure for me but since my promotion to admiral I had learned to accept it. The colonel returned my salute, “permission granted.”He turned to walk with. " I was wondering how they'd enjoy a day at Stonham Barns with the raptors, on Saturday?" I ... think they'd love it. There are several good restaurants that way, too." Um ... how about getting a baby-sitter and having dinner with me in the evening?" Would you mind having dinner here? We could have a glass or two of wine and not have to worry about driving." Ummm ... are you inviting me to stay the night?" That ... would seem to be a logical implication, John." He was fairly sure he detected. She ran to me and grabbed me when she spotted me. She gave me a big hug and kissed me on the lips. She gushed, "Tiger, I'm so glad you came to the party!"I tried to disengage tactfully. "Stacie, I want to introduce you to my STEADY girlfriend." I said, laying emphasis on the word steady. "This is Penny Edwards." I said indicating Penny. "Penny, this is Stacie Thompson. She a good friend of mine."Stacie looked Penny up and down for a second. Stacie grabbed and hugged Penny. "You are so lucky.