16 The Wine-Dark Sea - Libro della tutto

Patrick O'Brian The Wine-Dark Sea
nodding over the water at the prize, 'it is likely
to be even happier. All the hands who have
been on the Nootka run say she is extremely
rich. And sometimes I wonder whether, with
such a wife, a parish and the promise of preferment,
I am justified in leading my present
wandering life, delightful though it may be on
such a day as this.'
Six bells, and they hurried down the companion-ladder.
'Come in, gentlemen, come in,'
cried Jack. He was always a little over-cordial
with Martin, whom he did not like very much
and whom he did not invite as often as he felt
he ought. Killick's arrival with the coffee and
his mate's with little toasted slices of dried
breadfruit masked the slight, the very slight,
awkwardness and when they were all sitting
comfortably, holding their little cups and gazing
out of the sweep of windows that formed
the aftermost wall of the great cabin, Jack