The Hundred Days

Cover art for Patrick O’Brian’s Aubrey-Maturin series book.

From The Hundred Days: “… the rain stopped and the wind lessened, though it was still capable of a powerful gust from the same direction. ‘Mr. Woodbine,” said Jack to the master, ‘I believe we may send up the topgallantmasts and spread a little more canvas.’ This, with the help of a clearing sky over the main ocean, the light of a splendid moon, and a more regular sea, was soon done; and the squadron, well in hand, at the proper cable’s length apart, ran down the Moroccan coast under courses and full topsails with an easier following sea and the wind on their larboard quarter; they were still in the order of their leaving , Ringle lying under Surprise’s lee, as became a tender.”

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