Why, sir, said he, looking about him, what splendour I see: gold lace,…

Patrick O'Brian
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Why, sir, said he, looking about him, what splendour I see: gold lace, breeches, cocked hats. Allow me to recommend a sandwich. And would you be contemplating an attack, at all? It had crossed my mind, I must admit, said Jack. Indeed, I may go so far as to say, that I am afraid a conflict is now virtually inevitable. Did you notice we have cleared for action?
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