In an attempt at diverting his mind he privately sang a ballad about the Battle of the Nile: We anchored alongside of them like lions bold and free. When their masts and shrouds came tumbling down, what a glorious sight to see! Then came the bold Leander, that noble fifty-four, And on the bows of the Franklin she caused her guns to roar; Gave her a dreadful drubbing, boys, and did severely maul; Which caused them loud for quarter cry and down French colours haul. The tune was charming, but the inaccuracy vexed him: the poor old Leander had fifty-two guns, as he knew very well, having directed
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Cuuute lol
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