Still, in engagement after engagement, the Americans had demonstrated that their gunnery, if nothing else, was consistently superior to British.
Cockburn still hadn't answered the original question. Ross cleared his throat. "Did you hear me, Admiral?"
"Yes, yes," Cockburn replied, waving his hand impatiently. "Cousin Jonathan does have some guns up there, as well."
"Among which are two twelve-pounders. And are they as well fortified and positioned as Captain Wainwright stated?"
Cockburn simply shrugged. As always, the rear admiral wasn't a man to let minor impediments stand in the way of his enthusiasms.
"Please, General