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1. What is Aubrey thinking about as Surprise sails out of Port Jackson?

Surprise sails from Port Jackson, Australia, and makes course for England. Captain Jack Aubrey stands on the quarterdeck and ponders events of the previous weeks. He recalls Surprise's visit to Port Jackson and political difficulties encountered because of Stephen Maturin's involvement in a dispute of honor.

2. What angers Aubrey about Padeen Coleman?

Aubrey is angry that Maturin's assistant, Padeen Coleman, is aboard the ship. Padeen had been a prisoner at a penal colony for serious crimes, but Maturin had smuggled him aboard Surprise.

3. What has Aubrey unwittingly violated by having Padeen Coleman aboard and why is that a serious thing to Aubrey?

Aubrey, unwittingly and unknowingly, had given his word to the governor that no stowaways were aboard; thus, Aubrey's word as an officer and gentleman has been violated. Aubrey takes his honor very seriously and when he gives his word and the word is not true, then it is a serious matter. In this case, however, since Aubrey gives his word in good faith, it is not really a violation of his honor.

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