16 The Wine-Dark Sea - Libro della tutto

Patrick O'Brian The Wine-Dark Sea
There was a reef on the far side and in avoiding
it we became embayed – a lee-shore in a
strong gale – heavy seas, tide and current all
setting us in – grapnel coming home. We had
our dirty night, true enough, but it lasted four
mortal days. However, we patched her up
more or less – brought her in – it is all over
now – and we have earned a thundering good
supper.' He pulled the bell and called for the
best supper the ship and his cook could produce.
But to his distress he saw tears running
down that ebony face, and to change the current
of Sam's thoughts he said, 'Have you seen
the Doctor? I had hoped he would be aboard,
but he has not yet returned.'
'Sure I have seen him, sir. I am after leaving
him in the mountain.'
'He is quite well? I am so happy. I was anxious
for him.'