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There is a flag above saying the first edition cover image is needed. The image is part of the infobox in the article, so the flag could be removed. -- Prairieplant ( talk) 19:40, 23 December 2014 (UTC)
Prairieplant, I think that this revert was made in error, but am happy to discuss further if you wish. On checking the text [page numbers from the HarperCollins paperback edition] it's clear that Oakes's choice is not by any means forced marriage or Norfolk Island. The very first time Aubrey broaches the issue with Oakes [p45] he says "have you considered what will become of her?". Oakes replies "If you would be so extremely kind as to marry us..", and Aubrey says "If she agrees, bring her back here and let me hear her confirm it; be damned to Hell if I allow any forced marriage on my ship". When Harville appears, there is this exchange [p46]: "Mr Oakes tells me that you might consent to marry him. May I take it that this is so...or does he flatter himself?" "No sir: I am quite ready to marry Mr Oakes" "Of your own free will?" "Yes sir". There was never a Norfolk Island 'option' since, well before that, Bonden had reported that it was impossible to land [p43]. O'Brian provides a clear hint to the reader [p42 & p43], but without making it explicit, that this report was what he wanted, and that he never had any intention of putting Oakes ashore. -- MichaelMaggs ( talk) 15:30, 16 September 2015 (UTC)
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There is a flag above saying the first edition cover image is needed. The image is part of the infobox in the article, so the flag could be removed. -- Prairieplant ( talk) 19:40, 23 December 2014 (UTC)
Prairieplant, I think that this revert was made in error, but am happy to discuss further if you wish. On checking the text [page numbers from the HarperCollins paperback edition] it's clear that Oakes's choice is not by any means forced marriage or Norfolk Island. The very first time Aubrey broaches the issue with Oakes [p45] he says "have you considered what will become of her?". Oakes replies "If you would be so extremely kind as to marry us..", and Aubrey says "If she agrees, bring her back here and let me hear her confirm it; be damned to Hell if I allow any forced marriage on my ship". When Harville appears, there is this exchange [p46]: "Mr Oakes tells me that you might consent to marry him. May I take it that this is so...or does he flatter himself?" "No sir: I am quite ready to marry Mr Oakes" "Of your own free will?" "Yes sir". There was never a Norfolk Island 'option' since, well before that, Bonden had reported that it was impossible to land [p43]. O'Brian provides a clear hint to the reader [p42 & p43], but without making it explicit, that this report was what he wanted, and that he never had any intention of putting Oakes ashore. -- MichaelMaggs ( talk) 15:30, 16 September 2015 (UTC)