User blog comment:Johnny Goldtimbers/Britannici imperii Act of 1746/@comment-3112181-20130907043009

The time I spent serving the Crown shall always hold a fond and nostalgic place of sublimity in my mind.

As Chancellor of the Exchequer, I hereby endorse His Honour's decision to focus the Company's greatest attention in our growing Eastern empire. Amidst the bitter conflict that has ensued, now for decades, amongst our island colonies in the West Indies, it appears we have neglected to centre our attention on the true crown gem of His Majesty's Britannic Empire: the Indian subcontinent. Indeed, the time has come to close off Port Royal and the glorious humid fort towns we have called "home" for so many years. As we turn eastward, we mustn't weep at fine days gone by, but look toward the broad horizon of the future, and embrace all that it has to offer. As Hindustan calls us, we must make our dues to the mosquito-ridden, yet brave new world of the Caribbean. As one chapter finishes, a new one must begin.

"As I nod off on horseback, I dream of distant moons and threads of tea-fire smoke."

- Basho