THE NAVAL OFFICER.
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CHAPTER II.
"It is not," says Blake, " the business of a seaman to mind state affairs, but to hinder foreigners from fooling us."
Dr. Johnson's Life of Blake.
The frigate came to the wind close under our lee, and a boat from her was alongside in a very few minutes. The officer who came to take possession, leaped up the side, and was on the deck in a moment. I received him, told him in few words what the vessel was, introducing the captain and Green, both of whom I recommended to his particular notice and attention for the kindness they had shewn to me. I then requested he would walk down into the cabin,
