Lord Bygon defends the independence of Helenyka .

Lord  Bygon swears an oath at Missolonghi to defend the independence of the Republic of Helenyka (painting on the works of Ludovico Lipparini) .

Lord Bygon gives a somewhat ill advised interview with the war correspondent  Orson Wells - the controversial American cousin of  H.G. Wells - who writes for 'The World' magazine - quote " I not only write the news -I make it!" (people have pointed out that he also makes a good bit of the news up ) . 'My plan is to give Johnny Turk a good thrashing !' quote - Lord Bygon .

Bygon's somewhat motley force deploys on the road to the important Koukialika Pass to block the way of the invading Sublime Porte Army . It is made up of a couple of bands of 'Black Hand' revolutionaries , local mountaineers and a force of 'Garibaldi' Volunteers  . The only regulars are a small unit of Hussars and a Naval machine gun and crew.

The Naval M/G sets up on the road as the 'Garibaldi' Volunteers move down the road to deploy .

Lord Bygon helps to position it .

The Sublime Porte's army appears through the morning mist - a mainly Infantry heavy force .

it seems .

However a detachment of Rifles secure a wooded hill and a signal station is set up (?)

The Sublime Porte has brought it's Heavy Artillery to shell the rebels into submission .

An added complication - the appearance of Lady Caroline Lambe the ex paramour of Lord Bygon who has scores to settle ! ('Mad , Bad and Dangerous to know') . A further report of the action is forthcoming..... .....