Hervey 09 - Man of War
“Where is the colonel?’Captain Worsley sounded unusually hale, thought Hervey as the party jingled up the hill. ‘He is at the river, still. Is Vanneck here?’‘Adsum.’Hervey reckoned the mood was evidently infectious: doubtless the ride through Eton High-street brought memories. ‘I would speak to the two of you.’They drew aside, remaining mounted. Hervey lowered his voice nonetheless. ‘Lord Holderness was taken by a fit as he crossed the river. He damn well nearly drowned. The surgeon’s with him. ...He says he will recover quickly, but I don’t believe he’ll be able to take the reins again for a good few hours.’‘What do you propose, Hervey?’ asked Worsley, sounding now less hale.‘Propose? I propose nothing. I am damn well taking command!’ Detached to the Cape though he was, Hervey could not see why Worsley should have any doubt what was to do. ‘Now, I want not a word of the indisposition. If the colonel recovers in time he can be back before the general has any idea of it.MoreLess
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