Admiral Hornblower in the West Indies

by C.S. Forester

appointment as the son of an old friend, at a moment when admiral’s sons and duke’s sons had

yearned to serve as flag-lieutenant to the fabulous Hornblower.

“So, while your Admiral has been starving, you have been walking this deck with a full belly? Shame on you.” “I feel

Rear Admiral of the Red Squadron

Hornblower knew that there can be no love without respect — and no love without a twinkle of amusement as well.