A jolly good read Vincent m'dear and I've already got the popcorn ready for the next exciting instalment. In the meantime, here are a few flies on which to feast your eyes.
As to bastards, sure I'm one myself, born out of wedlock at a time when a huge stigma surrounded such things.
Your poor sainted mother! I'm sure she was thrilled to have you return again and again and again...sure who wouldn't be?:)
😘