16 The Wine-Dark Sea - Libro della tutto

Patrick O'Brian The Wine-Dark Sea
boat has been hooked on this age. You will
be much better by yourself for a while. I am
afraid I have been like a bear in a whore's bed
these last few days.'
'Not at all, not at all: quite the reverse.'
'As for Dutourd, Adams will reply to his note
saying it is regretted his request cannot be
complied with and he is required to remain
aboard the Franklin. Compliments, of course,
and a civil word about accommodation. And
Stephen, one last word. Have you any notion
of how long your business will keep you on
shore? Forgive me if I am indiscreet.'
'If it is not over in a month it will not be over
at all,' said Stephen. 'But I will leave word in
the ship. God bless, now.'
The ships were not to part until the sun was
low, in the first place because Captain Aubrey
had to speak at some length to the other