I am doing some work on William Petty. I cannot find in my notes regarding a reference to the King mocking Petty late in his life on account of the sinking of his double bottomed boat. I know the story comes late in Strauss, William Petty: Portrait of a Genius but I do not have access to the book. Any help will be very much appreciated. -- Michael Perelman Economics Department California State University Chico, CA 95929 530 898 5321 fax 530 898 5901