Terpsichore Time Line - post Lisbon

Year, 1809


WATCH DIAGRAM

Wednesday, 17 May

Middle watch - starboard
Morning watch - larboard
Forenoon watch - starboard

Meanwhile, on land: Around 11 o'clock in the morning
Dr Maturin and Raoul want to visit Mr Crozier. They meet Mr Leat as they approach Mr Crozier's lodgings and are then on the way to Terpsy,

Maturin and Raoul visit Crozier on board, Stephen falls into water and Barrow saves him, De Guarde is entertained by the fall while, Thompson warns him not to lean and explains who Dr Maturin is. Thompson is recognized by the Doctor., De Guarde is called off to work. M'Clure leads the arrivals to Mr Crozier. The wet have clothes changed to dry ones. and it is suggested (and agreed by Captain Bolitho) that the three travel on the Terpsy to Oporto,

Afternoon watch (Dinner is postponed) - larboard

The guests make final arrangements and then leave Terpsy, Chase takes part in rowing the guests and Mr Crozier ashore


Fletcher informs Yates on what he has learned, Leat gives Yates orders on supplies storage, while the Marines (Thompson, Allen, Branning, even the Corporal!) carry stores below. They chat and complain about the weight and the amount of sacks, wondering if someone was carrying them back out, while they took them in. Barrow joins in the conversation, mentioning a church,

Thompson slips and injures his ankle as the ship tilts, the lantern loosing flame, Branning, Westdale, Barrow, De Guarde, Allen look on in concern. While Branning, Westdale, Barrow and Allen debate how to help, they are informed Dr. Crozier is not on board. M'Clure is called to help instead. Thompson goes hopping to the sickbay where M'Clure tends to his ankle. De Guarde sneaks in to see how Thompson fares.

Horses arrive to be taken aboard, Leat is first informed. De Guarde is sent back out, Bolitho is called to oversee the transport demands. Yates gives orders to Barrow to sort quarters for horses. De Guarde sees the stallion being lowered, Donald falls and breaks leg, Thompson wonders what's going on and sees Donald brought in.
De Guarde meets Yates when coming down to see the horse, and is given duty to stay by the stallion with additional instructions. Halley the groom arrives to relieve De Guarde of guard duty.

Supper

First dog Watch - starboard

Second Dog Watch - larboard

First Watch - starboard

Thursday, 18 May,

Middle watch - larboard

Mr Crozier returns to ship and makes preparations for the arrival of Dr. Maturin and the other guests.

Morning watch - starboard
The mares are loaded onto the ship sometime between the Morning watch and First Dog Watch.


Afternoon watch
Padstowe, Raoul and Dr. Maturin make final preparations to leave for harbour. , Dr Maturin having given his report on the espionage network to the British Headquarters, and then visited the hospital at Belem with Raoul.

First Dog Watch - evening tide

Mr Crozier waits impatiently at the wharf. Chase and Dyer, as boat crew, wait for signal and then enter boat, Cartwright arrives first time to replace Brandeson, Quinn prepares the quarterguard for passenger arrival, Cartwright oversees the preparations, Thompson is let to be present as well. The passengers come aboard, in the process there a discussion is held as to who shall be first and last. Sailors observe till Leat sends them back to work. Padstowe goes up in a Bosun's chair, marines greet them according to formal procedure.

The passengers wish to present themselves to Bolitho.Maturin, Padstowe and Crozier talk (while Raoul is on deck). Bolitho asks Leat about the arrival of guests, and is presented with Raoul. Elsewhere Quinn scolds his marines, after overhearing their comments about the French passanger.Later Dr. Crozier is asked to go to sick bay by Bridgens. Dr. Crozier arrives in sick bay to check on Thompson's ankle. Thompson permitted to use the roundhouse, although he is granted permission to recuperate in the Marines' mess, is given a crutch and asked about Dr. Maturin. M'Clure comes to help Thompson back to his berth.

Thompson meets Branning after coming to the marines' berth. Allen joins them, tired out but glad the loading is no more. Grog is stopped for Thompson, till he is off the sick list, but the marines know how to solve that problem. Bakewell shares his wisdom on tots and mathematics Johnson appears in a sour mood, but is quickly joined by Cartwright, who has been searching for him, asks for a tour and scolds Johnson for not reporting an injured marine. The marines have seen the first proper introduction of Cartwright, and seem impressed. Emily arrives for some marine attention.. Johnson doesn't like the new lieutenant at all. Drummer boys - Oxley - aren't exempt from fretting over Miss Emily. Bakewell seems to be the only one who doesn't like her as much though, or other animals for that matter.Ware wakes up and agrees the new lieutenant is better than the old.


Second Dog Watch - starboard

The Terpsy leaves her moorings on the Tagus - Sunset at 7.10pm or just after 2 bells on the second dog watch.

Supper - later because earlier preparations and need to set sail and catch the tide
Halley goes to eat with the Tars, Barrow helps him find the way. Seward does not approve the arrival of a landsman among them. Squeak and Donald have their own opinions too. When Seward complains about De Guarde and some other things, Keane has a witty response. De Guarde accuses Seward of a mutinous talk, which doesn't sit well with the man. Mr. Slater , the new Midshipman, appears out of thin air to surprise the Tars. Seward leaves though several try to stop him. More is known about Halley, where he hails from, with young Oates joining in, all while the Tars eat. Westdale and De Guarde try to convince Halley that landlubbers can sense storms coming and prank him some more. Samuels takes pity and De Guarde is to do his duty as mess cook. Teasing ensues, De Guarde snaps, Chase warns and then gives a peptalk. Chase nicknames De Guarde, Buckles. They clean up together and agree to meet in the hold.

First Watch - larboard

Chase arrives below to see the horses and isn't very eager to touch Copenhagen. They talk about the French passenger and disagree. Probably part ways sometime later.

The officers and passengers eat supper, and the midshipmen talk and play cards (Normally those off watch would be sleeping by now - we can blame the late departure for their staying up late)

Friday, 19th May

Middle watch - starboard

Morning watch - larboard

Sunrise at 4.50 (shortly after coming from duty) De Guarde can't sleep so he goes for some air. Oxley goes to the heads and on his way back happens to come across De Guarde. Introductions are made, they talk and after a while they start arguing. De Guarde throws the first punch. Names are called and the boys start fighting. Oxley's wrist is being twisted, which prompts him to knee De Guarde. He faints from the pain and Shepherd arrives. The two conspire together and use the given opportunity.

De Guarde comes round and Oxley is up already also.

Up all hammocks

Dyer notices De Guarde gone, Chase bolts to find him.Flying slops are discovered. And Dyer finds the boy. Chase is informed of the culprits - marines. The Tars and marines line up for

- inspection.

Andrew Shepherd confesses to Thomas. Thompson has heard of it too, and makes a correct guess. Leat appears, is not amused and inquires about the source of injury. Cartwright has noticed it too, on Oxley. the two boys are sent to Dr. Crozier, while Leat and Cartwright meet to talk about them.

Breakfast - The other sailors probably head to eat their breakfast. The boys are probably going down during this time .
Oxley and De Guarde make their way to sickbay, Shepherd joins them and the two boys argue with the third. Dr. Crozier interrupts them sends Andrew away and interrogates the two boys. Dr. Crozier writes a letter for officers and calls for Johnson. Johnson takes them to deliver the letters. Mr. Leat is approached first and reads letter.


Forenoon watch - starboard

Stephen and Raoul talk in the wardroom, meet Crozier as he comes for coffee, then then go on deck with Padstowe.

These are happening parallel to each other - more or less

- Johnson and Oxley leave to find Mr. Cartwright. Who decides to claim Oxley for the day. Shepherds will do his duties. They are still on deck when De Guarde makes his first report. Oxley sent to Dr. Crozier as second. He is told not to fight with the ex-midshipman, his wrist and eye are tended to. And then he returns from sickbay. Cartwright introduces his steward Foley, who is going to oversee Oxley's punishment duties. First duty, polishing buttons. While he works, Oxley recollects the events that lead to the punishment.And then they talk about Cartwright. Oxley gets some candy - perks of a steward! Starts brushing the coat next. Cartwright comes from drill, to fetch a new shirt, while Foley is out. Oxley feels wretched, while talking about the event with Mr. Cartwright. Foley returns and they head on deck with shirts.

- Mr. Leat sends De Guarde to Dr. Crozier who then tends to his eye. Dr. Crozier encourages De Guarde to do better. is told that there be no Grog (poor thing) for three days and then sent back to Mr. Leat who gives him first punishment of the day - mucking out what falls under horses (- for a week, but the horses leave sooner ). Does not notice Mr. Cartwright and Oxley at the time.
Mr Crozier has a cup of coffee, after leaving sickbay.
De Guarde leaves for the hold.
Thompson goes to inspect what truth lies in rumours,after Johnny Stenhouse gleefully reports De Guarde's predicament. When the marine arrives, the boy is happy to see him. Thompson offers to cut down a shirt for the boy. There's no price. There is talk of the fight, and of apologies, Thompson is offered to be taught to write, De Guarde reveals Chase's new nickname for him and lessons on leadership follow.

- Mr. Fletcher is picked to knock on Bolitho's door for middie lessons and does so, Mr. Yates takes notes, Fletcher makes shorter, Kinsella and Chandos just listen. Dr. Crozier comes from the wardroom to water the plants and interupts the lesson.
The middies are scribbling away in silence. Dr. Crozier departs to go organize his stores with Bridgens.

Dr. Crozier arrives in the hold and is surprised to see Thompson there. Dr. Crozier is interested in the horses. The stallion spooks. Thompson warns, Dr. Crozier
moves to pull De Guarde out of the way, the horse rears and kicks out. Dr. Crozier gets kicked in the head. De Guarde gets the horse out of the way, Thompson helps and moves to keep Dr. Crozier safe even with his injury (his head out of the muck). Barrow and Bakewell appear and rush to help.

Dr Maturin is called to help, and Dr. Crozier is brought to the sickbay.


He is visited there by Thompson, de Guarde and Raoul...
George arrives to send De Guarde back to muck horses,
De Guarde reports to Leat/sent to clean the heads,
While Oxley and Foley go tending to shirts on the forecastle, they notice De Guarde cleaning the heads.
De Guarde meets Leat for Afternoon punishment

Afternoon watch - larboard

Dinner followed by exercise of the great guns.
Raoul feeds horses and strikes Private Shriver
Is taken back to cabin by Sgt Quinn, where Padstowe speaks to him, after a private conversation with Quinn.
Captain Bolitho speaks to Raoul, who returns to the Wardroom with Padstowe
Private Allen is acquainted with his new duty

Supper

Tars have a bite, discussing the day's events and come up with the idea to get a horseshoe

First Dog Watch - starboard

Raoul and Padstowe decide to visit Stephen.
The three passengers eat supper.


Second Dog Watch - larboard

Yates climbs the mainmast and thinks and later meets Lt. Leat

First Watch - starboard

Mr Leat talks to Yates.
De Guarde considers the day while on watch/ Mr. Fletcher has trouble sleeping because of the horses
Raoul and Private Allen talk

(*) - De Guarde, Yates - in starboard watch

Saturday, 20th May

Middle Watch - larboard

Stephen talks to Padstowe and then to Raoul

Morning Watch - starboard

Admiral Haverstock comes aboard, post is distributed, Peter checks the cutter and is given his orders.
Admiral has breakfast on the seamen's messdeck

Forenoon Watch- larboard - including Divisions at 6 bells

Breakfast in the Wardroom
Oxley decides to apologise to de Guarde, they climb up to the tops and later Oxley spots sail
Officers are informed of the strange sail

On land - Crozier's operation takes place, Terpshichore is seen signaling about a strange sail, Yates makes a run for it and finds dormice, Crozier is saved, the crew must still wait for Terpsy.

Afternoon Watch - starboard

The Shore Party meet French Marines accompanied by Saint Laurent, Barrow is wounded, and the Shore Party cross to the south bank of the Mondego. Crozier has a moment's consciousness.

At sea - Bush protests/Raoul is sent below
Crew's hopes are raised leaving them impatient in waiting , Westdale is called to take place as surgeon , but the Frenchy escapes and the crew is not happy but turns the ship about to retrieve the Shore Party.


First Dog Watch - larboard

Thompson gets a short visit and some chocolate from the package De Guarde got in mail. Then the lad is off again probably to get a moment of rest.

Oxley comes to fetch De Guarde, so the boys can plan a skylarking together, for the next day. De Guarde has been drinking. The boys don't want De Guarde there. Oxley has to sort it out. It will work if he apologises to Johnny Stenhouse. The Shepherds aren't missing for long. The details of skylarking are discussed. There will be a race. Fingers and after that De Guarde makes an attempt at the drumsticks. First Shepherd's, then Oxley's. After more debate on skylarking details the stick/s are liberated. Fingers is hefted up by one of the Shepherds. De Guarde bolts with Oxley's stick. Fingers runs away with Andrew's hat, after failing to secure a stick. They run into the marine's mess, where Thompson, making the shirt, takes marine's side. Oxley receives his stick back after having to 'beg' for it. .Thompson gives the finished shirt to De Guarde. Shepherd is still chasing Fingers, the sailors complain about the noise and then they leave for the Foc'sle.
Thompson is told about the skylarking and the boys.

Second Dog Watch - starboard

The Shore Party return to the Terpsy and Dr Maturin falls in. Yates is annoyed with Sergeant Quinn. Captain Bolitho visits the sick bay.

First Watch - larboard

Chandos speaks to the doctor. Raoul is in his cabin. Dr Maturin talks to Raoul, and then to Padstowe
Chase visits the sickbay.

Sunday, 21st May

Middle Watch - starboard

Yates goes on duty and Captain Bolitho talks to him

Morning Watch - larboard
Dr Maturin and Raoul meet for breakfast, Raoul suggests a walk on the deck, and they are joined by Capt Padstowe. They discuss their arrival at Oporto.

Forenoon Watch - starboard
- including Divisions at 6 bells in the Forenoon Watch, with reading of Articles of War or a sermon or whatever the Captain chooses

Padstowe goes below, to talk to his horse about the letter he has received. Stephen is hurt by this, but goes on deck with Raoul, where Stephen is taken ill, and goes back to his cabin. Padstowe returns to the Wardroom, and there is a quarrel between Padstowe and Raoul

Divisions on deck

Padstowe is called to Stephen's cabin. Stephen asks him to look after Raoul. Padstowe and Raoul go on deck and talk.

Dinner

(*)

Afternoon Watch - larboard - possibly no gun exercise as it is Sunday

Crozier comes round and wants a book, breeches and a wooden box, Oxley is there to help, Maturin is woken up and heads off to see Crozier, Markham follows upset with Oxley, Crozier is ordered to be lashed into his cot, M'Clure arrives at the scene and gets a tongue lashing, De Guarde cannot stand the tone addressed to Terpsies more arguing follows, Oxley and De Guarde leave sickbay. Oxley confronts the boy..They decide to write an apology letter to Maturin. Oxley goes to deliver some warnings about Dr. Crozier's state to Bridgens, while De Guarde goes to fetch writing material. Door is slapped in De Guarde's face after he arrives to fetch Oxley. Bridgens makes a discovery on what Dr. Crozier took. The boys leave and then start writing the letter. Was Dr. Crozier pushed? Oxley delivers the letter but it is never read by Maturin. George gives Oxley some trouble. It's nearly time for skylarking as a shaken Oxley approaches.

(*) After dinner Yates and Fletcher meet (this seems to be longer after dinner so possibly is happening in the Afternoon watch. Don't know.) as they agreed to go aloft and notice boys at the base of the forward mast,Yates gives climbing instructions to Fletcher,and then they spot sail, Yates reveals his intention to leave the navy,

Skylarking takes place (probably should have been later) and the race is on. There are some surprises and lots of climbing. There's Oxley, Shepherds, De Guarde, the ship's boys taking part. Branning sees human monkeys and allows one to stand on top of him. Chase decides not to see what's going on. A game of Tag suddenly starts.

First Dog Watch - starboard

The passengers make preparations to leave Terpsy. Fletcher asks Yates to write, once he is home safely. Bolitho also says his farewells to the guests. Fletcher gives Yates a French musket ball as gift. As they set of from Terpsy, they see a man waving at them. It's not done as a Portuguese greeting but help. The men in the boat are Thompson, Allen, Chase, Kinsella, Butcher, Spencer, Williams, Padstowe, Maturin, Raoul and some others. Chase makes chase to get Perry. Thompson, Tars and other marines follow. Kinsella shouts. Allen has to babysit the woman despite his protests. Kinsella inquires on Perry's skills. Preddie is interested in the boat's contents, Perry tries to bribe. Kinsella decides to impress Perry - into service. Maturin decides to defend Perry's freedom. The wife begs Kinsella, for her husband. Maturin asks whether they can leave, and is granted it. And the crew departs for Terpsy.

After delivering passengers, the crew returns with Perry. Who is not very impressed by the impressment and demands to see Bolitho. Colburn whacks Perry with his starter and calls master at arms. He is to be taken below in chains, still loudly protesting about his predicament. De Guarde comes by, to see what's all the shouting about. Bolitho inquires about the ruckus. Bush explains. Meanwhile Thompson talks with Perry. Bolitho comes to meet the new member of crew. Thompson is left with Perry, Oxley looses the bet so he has to go see the new crew member. De Guarde comes below to see the new 'Boney'. Perry gets to be officially met with the captain and signed in the books. He gets an article of war reading, and signs in as a volunteer.Leat appears to 'encourage' Perry and Thompson to get to the purser quicker. He is not welcomed to the mess.

Second Dog Watch - larboard

Mr. Leat wonders why Emily is inky, and asks Quinn for an explanation. Oxley is called as he is expected to know more.

First Watch - starboard

Monday, 22th May [Battle of Oporto] - might be best to drop the watch system for the day, since it it is time for battle and it is not used. )

The ships send their boats and landing parties. Oxley is scolded, but it might not be the same Oxley! Oxley is just fidgeting too much. Even Quinn thinks so.
A man is shot, De Guarde takes his oar. Captain's boat reaches the shore, Bolitho's out and calling to the others.


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Middle Watch - larboard

Morning Watch - starboard (during this also up hammocks)

- Breakfast

Forenoon Watch - larboard (divisions at 6 bells time)

- Dinner

Afternoon Watch - starboard (gun exercise time)

- Supper

1st Dog Watch - larboard

- Down hammocks

2st Dog Watch - starboard

First Watch - larboard

Tuesday, 23rd May

Middle Watch - starboard

Morning Watch - larboard (during this also up hammocks)

- Breakfast

Forenoon Watch - starboard

Oxley converses with Mister Fletcher.

- Dinner

Afternoon Watch - larboard

- Supper

1st Dog Watch - starboard

- Down hammocks

2nd Dog Watch - larboard

First Watch - starboard

Wednesday, 24th May

Middle Watch - larboard

Morning Watch - starboard (during this also up hammocks)

Captain Bolitho comes on deck and nearly runs into a sailor. The sailor turns out to be De Guarde, who requests leave to go ashore that evening. He also asks about how long he will have to remain as a sailor. De Guarde then goes below and finds Thompson, and the pair go on deck to chat.

- Breakfast

Forenoon Watch - larboard

- Dinner

Afternoon Watch - starboard

Bolitho summons Leat to the great cabin for some welcome news. A new officer arrives and presents himself. After being dismissed, the two lieutenants go to the wardroom. Meanwhile, Mister Fletcher goes to see the captain. Mister Bush spots De Guarde and calls him over to have a word with him for being late coming on deck. De Guarde admits to helping Thompson learn to read.. A light-hearted debate about which is the better mast crew breaks out between sailors, and De Guarde asks to borrow Chase's hat for his liberty run.

- Supper

1st Dog Watch - larboard

A boat carrying army provosts approaches the ship and demands to speak to an officer. They are received aboard after some confusion and go to the great cabin, where Thompson is standing sentry. The provosts recognise him and Thompson is called into the cabin to hear the accusation against him. The provosts claim that sailors had brawled with soldiers ashore. The crew is piped on deck and the provosts demand the guilty parties come forward. After some hesitation, Chase steps forward to turn himself in. Taylor, Dyer, and Preddie reluctantly follow suit. The men are taken below to the irons and soon receive a visit from Perry. Eventually Sergeant Quinn makes an appearance to hear for himself what had happened.

- Down hammocks

2nd Dog Watch - starboard

Corporal Johnson reports to Cartwright that Thompson has been confined in irons. Curious, Cartwright speaks with Bolitho about the matter. The two officers discuss possible punishments for the arrested men.

First Watch - larboard

Thursday, 25th May

Middle Watch - starboard

Morning Watch - larboard (during this also up hammocks)

Tide Evans goes to the sick-berth and visits Billy Barrow. The two sailors conspire to get Barrow back onto the messdeck, but they are interrupted by the arrival of the new ship's surgeon. Meanwhile, the brawlers are brought on deck to hear their punishment. All Hands is piped and Evans and Farley go topside. Barrow waits until they're gone, then follows. Captain Bolitho orders Thompson, Chase, and the others ashore for a work detail as punishment. De Guarde and Evans gather 'round Barrow on deck and try to keep him out of sight. When the crew is dismissed below, Mister Bush spots Barrow. He and Bolitho go to speak to Barrow. Chase and the others can't believe their luck. Thompson and De Guarde remain on deck and talk.

- Breakfast

Forenoon Watch - starboard

- Dinner

Afternoon Watch - larboard

- Supper

1st Dog Watch - starboard

- Down hammocks

2nd Dog Watch - larboard

Lieutenants Bush, Leat, and Cartwright attempt to enjoy an evening ashore.

First Watch - starboard

Friday, 26th May

Middle Watch - larboard

Morning Watch - starboard (during this also up hammocks)

Midshipman Chandos alerts a fuzzy-headed Lieutenant Bush to the approach of a strange woman on a barge. On the messdeck, Andrew Shepherd fetches De Guarde aft to get him ready for temporary duty as drummer. Once De Guarde is dressed and on deck, Andrew Shepherd slips off below and changes into seaman's slops, to stand in as De Guarde with the sailors. Topside, the woman on the barge professes to be delivering wine, but falls overboard after being rebuffed by Terpsichore's officers. She is rescued by the guardboat and brought aboard. Perry admits that the woman is his wife, who has brought a Bible for him. He produces a writ of protection, declaring him an American citizen and therefore safe from impressment, but Bush reminds him that he volunteered to serve willingly. Throughout all this, De Guarde stands on deck dressed as a Marine drummer, while Oxley, Allen and a couple of sailors discreetly chat with him.

Captain Bolitho summons Lieutenants Bush, Leat, and Cartwright to the great cabin to find out how Perry's wife had known which ship was theirs.

Perry is taken below and locked in irons, to await his punishment.

- Breakfast

Forenoon Watch - larboard

- Dinner

Afternoon Watch - starboard

- Supper

1st Dog Watch - larboard

- Down hammocks

2nd Dog Watch - starboard

First Watch - larboard