 An example of this cool courage is given whereby James Haviland is captured by the French during a yachting excursion and held as a prisoner at Brest.During James Haviland’s imprisonment he defeats a French Officer who is the best swordsman in the garrison.The unarmed James’ death seemed very likely – after an argument over a card game and after he had floored the Frenchman - as the Frenchman returned with his sword.