Gibbs

Gibbs is an officer in the British Navy, first serving under Captain William Laurence on the Reliant and then as captain of the captured French ship Amitie.

Biography
Gibbs was forced on Laurence by the Admiralty, over the head of Laurence's preferred choice for first lieutenant: Thomas Riley.

Gibbs participated in the battle between the HMS Reliant and the Amitie, which ended in British victory. Gibbs was the one who discovered a dragon egg in the hold of the French frigate and informed Captain Laurence. Shortly afterwards, Gibbs was given command of the Amitie and the French prisoners and sailed them into port at Madeira where he was confirmed in his rank by Admiral Croft.

Personality
Though Gibbs was forced on him by the Admiralty, Laurence held no ill will to him, but nevertheless the two did not become intimates.

He was; however, very good natured, and professed his earnest appreciation to Laurence after being given captaincy of the Amitie, though Laurence notes his lack of eloquence.