The rapid expansion of Rebel forces has left them short of Brigadiers. So it was that when Captain Jinks reported for duty and was overheard boasting about how he had never lost a battle, he was swiftly promoted to Acting Brigadier of Cavalry.
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| Captain Jinks, never able to resist demonstrating his charm and wit to the fair sex, even on his way to battle, does get the sort of response he had hoped for. |
Of course, the merest inquiry would have revealed that he'd never even seen a battle.
The battle is now lost and won,
but alas the report is not yet done.
Born and raised in the suburbs of Montreal, 5 years in the Black Watch of Canada Cadets, 5 years at the Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean followed by 4 in the navy. 25 years with CPC in IT simultaneous with 23 years running a boarding kennel. Inherited my love of toy soldiers from my mother's father. Married with a pack of Italian Greyhounds and 3 cats. Prematurely retired and enjoying leisure to game, maintaining our 160 yr old farmhouse and just living.
Very engaging back story. I suppose the product of the immediate promotion could be popularly referred to as something of a “Hijink” :)
ReplyDeleteIndeed...
DeleteCaptain Jinks cuts a very fine figure, but it looks like he is getting doused down with a bucket of water.
ReplyDeleteOr something...
DeleteNo relation to that Flashman chap ?
ReplyDeleteWell, now you mention it, the song might have inspired MacDonald Fraser to look for and publish Flashmen's papers.
DeleteHis rapid rise to prominence is reminiscent of the meteoric ascent of one George Armstrong Custer. Let us hope his personal story concludes on a happier note!
ReplyDeleteHeadstrong courage is not an attribute mentioned in the song about him.
DeleteJinks sure cuts a fine figure, even if he is a bit of a blowhard on the quiet. I`m interested to see how he fares on the field.
ReplyDeleteI was admiring your stretcher and women nurses :-)
Just watch where you are standing while you are admiring.
Delete(The bucket woman is a resin figure from the Ron Barzso Davy Crocket fort playset.
Given the woman's reaction of tossing a bucket of water (at least, I hope it's water) in his direction, perhaps the men waving swords behind him are in fact chasing him?
ReplyDeleteCan't vouch for the contents.
ReplyDeleteBrevet Brigadier General Jinks was 'hoping' for a short sharp shower of --- uh... errm --- a short sharp shower?
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