16 The Wine-Dark Sea - Libro della tutto

Patrick O'Brian The Wine-Dark Sea
seaweed.
'Oh, Mr West,' he said, opening the gunroom
door, 'before I forget it – the Captain would
like to see you for a minute or two. I believe
he is in the cabin.'
'Jesus,' cried West, looking shocked; then
recollecting himself, 'Thank you, Doctor.' He
ran into his cabin, put on his best coat, and
hurried up the ladder.
'Come in,' called Jack.
'I understand you wish to see me, sir.'
'Oh yes, Mr West; but I shall not keep you a
minute. Push those files aside and sit on the
locker. I had meant to speak to you before,
but I have been so taken up with paper-work
that I have left it day after day: it is just to tell
you that I was thoroughly satisfied with your
conduct through our time at Moahu, particularly
your exertion in getting the carronades up