No Defense, Volume 2.

"No Defense, Volume 2" by Gilbert Parker is a story that follows the complicated life of Dyck Calhoun after he leaves prison, trying to overcome the dishonor of his past in a society full of political and social drama. Dyck, together with his steadfast friend Michael Clones, begins a journey toward making amends and finding his place in a world struggling with unrest in the navy in early 19th-century England. Coming out of prison a changed man, Dyck reunites with Michael Clones and their older friend Christopher Dogan, and their conversations highlight the burden of Dyck’s history and the challenges they will encounter. He shows his strength as he thinks about his future and aims to overcome his hunger and the long-term effects of being locked up. When they go to London, they become involved with the growing discontent within the navy, pointing to a larger revolt caused by the unfair treatment of sailors. Dyck's potential to lead hints that his path will be closely connected to widespread demands for fairness and revolution in society.