One might think, that because Jack Aubrey is such a good captain, such a good sailor, that he will be able to tame the Polychrest... because thats how stories often go right?
Because He knows his craft so well, he will eventually use all her faults in his advantage...RIGHT?
No... The carpenters mistake stays unworkable..hell and death and pain and suffering... sometimes you really cant do anything with the cards you are dealt.














