"Brigand" is too nice a word actually for that scandal Nicholls (and his cabin cat). OK, Nicholls and Stuyvesant later became the best of friends and were often spotted raising a good glass while verbally reviving old battles they had been in. Cees
:laugh: And I'm afraid it's true. Very interesting books. I'm going to order both. (My own theory goes like this: Some very enlighted notions came together in Amsterdam, from all places of Europe, in the late 16th Century, including the concept of a Central Bank, separation of Religion...
I know he was playing "The Brit" (hand in pocket, generally "loose" and unimpressed, waving, not showing too much - submissive - respect to anyone, attempt to leave too soon, etc.) But still... His hair got disturbed (if any more possible) by the Olympic flag. Will he still be there in...
I generally liked the closing ceremony and proceedings, but this new Mayor of London should take some lessons of how to walk, stand and behave in public. Cees