Duncan, despite his initial success, is unable…
May 1797 CE
Led by a sailor named Richard Parker, the Nore mutineers quickly organize and become a significant threat to water traffic in the Thames Estuary.
Duncan is informed that his fleet at Yarmouth might be ordered to attack the mutineers and, although reluctant, responds, "I do not shrink from the business if it cannot otherwise be got the better of".
When rumors of the plan reach the fleet at Yarmouth, the crew of Venerable also expresses their distaste with the plan, but reaffirms their promise of loyalty to their admiral whatever the circumstances.