troupe that performs and sells their bodies for information about Napoleon and the Grand Army. Denis Dufour and the Army- Jacky's partners and brothers-in-arms. Napoleon Bonaparte- Emperor of France. Higgins- Jacky's 'butler' and assistant, he is finally reunited with Jacky at the end of the novel. James/Jim Tanner- First mate to Jacky and Higgins both. Daniel Prescott- the ship's boy who was picked up after Jacky's battle with the Cave-in-Rock bandits in the previous novel. John Thomas and Smasher McGee- sailors on the Nancy B. External links Publisher's site The author's website 2008 American novels American historical novels American young adult novels Novels about pirates Harcourt (publisher) books