I was so excited when this showed up in my inbox! I love Sharpe, and I always figured that he and Horatio must have run into each other at some point, what with the Wellesley family connections and all. Even though they probably would have hated each other...

the Army men being kept in the next row shouted the most amazing insults at their jailers. That sounds about right. :)

his sister's wretched new husband Oh, poor Horatio!

#5 is my absolute favorite - it seems like something that would have actually happened.