About this episode

In this episode, the hosts discuss Chapter 1 of The Mauritius Command, focusing on Jack Aubrey's challenges with life ashore and the unexpected events that unfold.

In Chapter 1 of The Mauritius Command, Jack Aubrey comes to terms with domesticated life ashore on half-pay. He’s beset by caterpillars, wax-moths, a barren cow, daughters and a shrewish mother-in-law - not quite the life he imagined. An old friend visits with surprising news, and a lady begging a lift gets the Sophie treatment. Plus two old landlubber friends dust off their former identities and set sail again.

Topics covered

• domestic life
• naval history
• friendship
• adventure
• literature

More episodes of The Lubber’s Hole - A Patrick O’Brian Podcast

• Episode 229 - The Mauritius Command (Part 7) · April 19, 2026 · 1h 2m
• Episode 228 - Antonia Senior Interview · April 5, 2026 · 51 min
• Episode 227 - The Mauritius Command (Part 6) · March 22, 2026 · 1h 14m
• Episode 226 - The Mauritius Command (Part 5) · March 9, 2026 · 1h 20m
• Episode 225 - The Mauritius Command (Part 4) · February 22, 2026 · 1h 18m
• Episode 224 - The Mauritius Command (Part 3) · February 8, 2026 · 1h 13m

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