![]() Sailing Master John Allen: But, to refit, we need a port, and the Acheron may be still be looking for us. Lamb is confident, with basic repairs we can get home as we are- Capt. Sailing Master John Allen: Well, we can patch up the main and mizzen, the foresail's too far gone, I'm afraid, so we'll bend our spare. She's a fine sea-boat: weatherly, stiff and fast … very fast, if she's well handled. Jack Aubrey: Would you call me an aged man-o-war, doctor? The Surprise is not old no one would call her old. Stephen Maturin: By comparison, the Surprise is a somewhat aged man-o-war. Refrain: Long we've tossed on the rolling main now we're safe ashore, Jack don't forget your old shipmate fal dee ral dee ral dee rye eye doe Dialogue Dr. We have worked the self-same gun: quarterdeck division sponger I and loader you through the whole commission. Since we sailed from Plymouth Sound four years gone, or nigh, Jack was there ever chummies, now such as you and I, Jack?. And whose watch was it when we lost our wind?ĭon't forget your old shipmate Safe and sound at home again let the waters roar, Jack safe and sound at home again let the waters roar, Jack. Momen' 'e goes up the mizzen, Will falls. Then 'is entire gun crew's killed, 'cept for 'im. Mornin' o' the battle, 'e doesn't 'ave the guts to beat to quarters. You know, I'm very sympathetic of mutineers – men pressed from their homes, their chosen occupations ….He who would pun would pick a pocket, sir.We do not have time for your damned hobbies, sir!.So it's every hand to his rope or gun, quick's the word and sharp's the action. England is under threat of invasion, and though we be on the far side of the world, this ship is our home. They'll try and even the odds for us before we board. Captain Howard and the marines will sweep their weather deck with swivel gun and musket fire from the tops. Much will depend on your accuracy … however … even crippled, she will still be dangerous, like a wounded beast. With the rear wheels removed, you've gained elevation, but without recoil, there'll be no chance for re-load, so gun captains, that gives you one shot from the larboard battery … one shot only. Gun crews, you must run out and tie down in double quick time. Until the signal calls, you're to spill the wind from our sails, this will bring us almost to a complete stop. Topmen, your handling of the sheets to be lubberly and un-navy like. The Acheron is a tough nut to crack … more than twice our guns, more than twice our numbers, and they will sell their lives dearly. That will test our nerve, and discipline will count just as much as courage. But we must bring them right up beside us before we spring this trap. Right lads, now, I know there's not a faint heart among you, and I know you're as anxious as I am to get into close action.For England, for home, and for the prize!.What is it with this man, did I kill a relative of his in battle perhaps? His boy, God forbid?.This is the second time he's done this to me.Name a shrub after me – something prickly and hard to eradicate.Often not wisely, I will grant you, but they must be governed nonetheless. Do you not know that in the service … one must always choose the lesser of two weevils?.
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