I recently heard of Jeffrey Hudson, an 18th-century "dwarf", who ran with the pirates, constantly duelled his detractors and was frequently presented to high society encased in a pie or a cake. Does anyone know more about him?

Martin Hudson, London SE14

• Just go here!: http://www.pcamra.demon.co.uk/phj/1/phj01-03.htm Haven't got time to precis it.

  Rob Adey, Northampton

• Try Jeffrey Hudsons Bitter from Oakham Ales Peterborough

  Mark T, Peterborough uk