Whilst I was revolving this in my mind he went on: "Touching that request, sir.

When I have left you and the Voivode--and the Voivodin, of course--at Vissarion, together with such others as you may choose to bring there with you, may I bring the yacht back here for a spell?
I rather think that there is a good deal of cleaning up to be done, and the crew of _The Lady_ with myself are the men to do it.

We shall be back by nightfall at the creek." "Do as you think best, Admiral Rooke," I said.
"Admiral ?" "Yes, Admiral.

At present I can only say that tentatively, but by to-morrow I am sure the National Council will have confirmed it.

I am afraid, old friend, that your squadron will be only your flagship for the present; but later we may do better." "So long as I am Admiral, your honour, I shall have no other flagship than _The Lady_.