21: The Final Unfinished Voyage Of Jack Aubrey - Plot & Excerpts
“Good morning, Stephen,” said Jack as his friend walked into the cabin. “Good morning to you, my dear,” said Stephen. “You have done your writing, I see?” “So I have too: a simple harsh direction that Brigid shall be delivered into the hands of the bearer and carried aboard — whichever vessel we decide upon — there to be in her father’s custody: this is, as I understand it, a necessary legal form in case any of Diana’s relatives should object. It is, I hope entirely softened by a most affectionate private note to Christine and her bro ther, inviting them to join us.” “I have done much the same, simply requiring Sophie to come aboard with the utmost dispatch, bringing a minimum of impedi ments, and of course the girls.” Each eyed the other’s letter, which looked more like a laboured study than a simple note; and Jack said, “Well, let us at least have a preliminary cup, and then we can ask Harding to join us.”
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