16 The Wine-Dark Sea - Libro della tutto

Patrick O'Brian The Wine-Dark Sea
cried Stephen.
'I had thought of doing so, yes,' said Jack.
'He sent me a polite little note, asking leave to
make his adieux, thanking us for our kindness
and undertaking not to serve again.'
'From my point of view it might be impolitic,'
said Stephen.
Jack looked at him, saw that the matter had
to do with intelligence and nodded. 'Are there
any others you would object to?' he asked.
'Adams will show you a list.'
'Never a one, my dear,' said Stephen, and he
looked at the opening door.
'If you please, sir,' said Reade, 'Captain Pullings
sends his compliments, and all is laid
along.'
'The Doctor will be with you directly,' said
Captain Aubrey.
'In five minutes,' said Dr Maturin. He lifted the