Under Enemy Colors
“Hayden immediately took Philpott aside.“I hope, Lieutenant, that you harbour no resentment over my appointment, which was as much a surprise to me as to you, I must say.”Philpott nodded in his precise manner. “It was not a surprise to me, Mr Hayden. Captain Bourne had made his intentions known to me before meeting with Hart. I have had the deuced bad luck of never having fought in a significant action in my short career. I agreed entirely with Bourne that, for the safety of the Lucy’s crew, a m...ore experienced officer should have his hand on the helm. Do not devote a moment to concern over my pride, Mr Hayden. It has taken far greater blows than this and staggered but an instant.”Hayden smiled in spite of himself. “You are a protégé of Bourne’s, I see.”Philpott looked slightly embarrassed, the automaton becoming more human. “It is difficult to be around such a man and not see the wisdom of his methods.”“Yes, if we become half the seaman Captain Bourne is, we shall be all right, I think.”MoreLess
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