Yes indeed Jonas, but at a show with the public there which give the more exciting impression, one flag or a flurry of hoists. Besides we don't want to make it too easy for the French to decipher what the Admiral proposes when he flashes his card to the repeater Frigate. Also just remember the fun when one of your captains reads it wrong.
As I said there is no compunction on anyone to take note of my ramblings."Use or discard at your pleasure gentleman."

Rob.