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H. M. S. Surprise (Vol. Book 3) (Aubrey/Maturin Novels)

Book by Patrick O'Brian · 4 quotes · Affectionate, Bed, Cake

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H. M. S. Surprise (Vol. Book 3) (Aubrey/Maturin Novels) Quotes

“They will not be pleased. But they know we must catch the monsoon with a well-found ship; and they know they are in the Navy--they have chosen their cake, and must lie on it.' You mean, they cannot have their bed and eat it.' No, no, it is not quite that either. I mean--I wish you would not confuse my mind, Stephen.”