16 The Wine-Dark Sea - Libro della tutto

Patrick O'Brian The Wine-Dark Sea
'Yes, sir. He hid below, with the ransomers.'
'Killick. Killick, there. Pass the word for Captain
Pullings.'
'Aye aye, sir: Captain Pullings it is,' replied
Killick, who could give a civil answer when
guests or prisoners of rank were present: but
instead of Pullings there appeared young Norton,
who said, 'I beg pardon, sir, but Captain
Pullings and Mr Grainger are at the masthead,
getting the top over. May I carry them a
message?'
'Are they got so far so soon? Upon my word!
Never worry them at such a delicate point, Mr
Norton. Jump up on deck yourself, borrow a
speaking-trumpet and hail the Franklin, telling
Bonden and Plaice to have Mr Dutourd's servant,
sea-chest and writing-desk ready to be
brought across as soon as there is a moment
to spare. But first take this gentleman into the