All of them were fairly far into their cups, so not one of them can describe the sequence of events with any accuracy. Reg was the angriest and had the most reason to want Chambers dead. But I suppose that's just trying to cover their own assets. Kennedy spared a glance for the young cavalryman. He took a moment to sketch in the bare facts of the whole story before answering William's question.
Chambers is an old sailor.
He was discharged for wounds sustained in action against the French frigate Papillon. He was one of the men we managed to rescue after the Justinian sank in that action. Kennedy congratulated himself at not flinching at the mention of that name. William was still puzzled. I don't understand.