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A really lovely puzzle, and I too enjoyed the appearance of the companion although it led me up a blind alley for a short while! Thank you, Chalicea.

My thanks as well, Shirley. Got the hero, but stuck on the last bit. I think that it's the first time that you have got the better of me😒

Thoroughly enjoyable. Not just the companion but also at least one other relevant element in the final grid. Many thanks.

Yes, Jack Aubrey - the other relevant element in the grid (mildly reminiscent of last week's Vismut theme) was a deliberate extra - unlike the furry creature that I (Chalicea) hadn't seen.