“I’d like to send you home,” said Krause. “Sir!” said the T.B.S. reproachfully. Compton-Clowes knew as much about escorting convoys as he did, probably more, even despite his recent intensive experiences. Nothing could be spared, not even a battered little ship armed with Bofors and two depth charges. “Well, take up your screening station as soon as you’ve picked up the evidence.”
