Mr. Midshipman Hornblower - C.S. Forester
KORTE INHOUD
Mr. Hornblower reports aboard HMS Justinian, Captain Keene commanding, in January, 1794, as a midshipman of seventeen years of age; this is unusual as most begin their careers at the age of twelve or younger. He becomes seasick at anchor in Spithead, a dubious distinction. Seasickness is a trait seen often throughout his career. Soon after being assigned to the midshipman's berth, Hornblower meets Simpson who just failed the examination for Lieutenant. Simpson was the terror of the midshipman's berth, wreaking havoc with all the other midshipmen, making them do demeaning chores. Soon after, Simpson and Hornblower were sent to town along with officers and crew members from other ships comprising a press gang. They stop in the Lamb Inn, and shortly met with Lieutenant Chalk and Midshipman Caldwell of HMS Goliath. They were soon playing a round of whist. Simpson made a comment which Hornblower took as an accusation of cheating, and Hornblower challenged Simpson.
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