16 The Wine-Dark Sea - Libro della tutto

Patrick O'Brian The Wine-Dark Sea
'Does he, Tom?' cried Jack, flushing. 'Let him
be brought below at once. And Tom, keep the
after part of the quarterdeck clear, will you?'
'Of course, sir,' said Pullings: and inclined his
head to catch the deep, resonant answer to
the frigate's hail; he said, 'That's him, all right.
Perhaps he may be able to tell us how to get
hold of Dutourd.' During the inexpert thumping
and rattling of the boat along the side and
the cries of 'Ship your oar, sir – clap on to the
painter, Bill – here's t'other man-rope, Father:
hold tight' he said, 'Oh sir, I forgot to tell you
Franklin is in the offing with what looks like a
prize. I will go and bring the Reverend below.'
Sam was even taller and more massive than
when he and his father had last met. Jack rose
with a double effort, put his hands on those
broad shoulders, and said, 'Sam, how very
glad I am to see you.'