Bill and I would point you to the Yeomen of th Guard Paul. The Jester in that opperetta has a song which just about mirrors your statement.
Rob.
Bill and I would point you to the Yeomen of th Guard Paul. The Jester in that opperetta has a song which just about mirrors your statement.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Just got the Sabatini's The Sea Hawk on Kindle for £4.99.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Its got Barbary Pirates in it....right up your alley !Originally Posted by Bligh
Great Bill. I will get onto it as soon as I complete the one I'm on now.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Apropos of absolutely nothing (well except maybe tangents)...my Mother's family name is Yeomans -- coming down from medieval British times.
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