16 The Wine-Dark Sea - Libro della tutto

Patrick O'Brian The Wine-Dark Sea
that infernal mountain: most officerlike. I have
mentioned it in my official letter; and I believe
that if only you had contrived to be wounded
you might have been fairly confident of reinstatement.
Perhaps you will do better next
time.'
'Oh, I shall do my very best, sir,' cried West.
'Arms, legs, anything... and may I say how infinitely
I am obliged to you for mentioning me,
sir?'
'Mr Grainger, welcome to the gunroom,' said
Tom Pullings, splendid in his uniform. 'Here is
your place, next to Mr West. But first, messmates,
let us drink to Mr Grainger's health.'
'Good health,' 'Hear him,' 'Huzzay,' and 'Welcome,'
cried the other four, emptying their
glasses.
'My dear love to you all, gentlemen,' said