It gets better!!
My personal favorite is Reverse of the Medal, but thats a bit down the line...
nothing tops the debauched sloth scene though. LOL
"You've debauched my sloth."
That still cracks me up. How O'Brian had Maturin deal with it in such an understated manner, where the reader may even over look it, is so good.
Funny that I had never even heard of these novels until the movie was released. I watched the movie, and decided I HAD to read those books.
They are simply some of the finest literature in print. I find myself surprised by O'Brian's attention to detail and erudition every time I sit down to read.