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Under Wellington’s Command

CHAPTER 8: A Smart Engagement
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We can change about, occasionally." Terence was steering with the other oar, while he held the sheet.
The boat was travelling at a good rate, but the lugger was fast running down towards them.
"There is a schooner coming out from Jersey!" Terence exclaimed, joyously.

"If she is a British privateer we may be saved yet.

I had just made up my mind that we were in for another French prison." Ryan looked over his shoulder.
"She is farther off than the lugger," he said.
"Yes, but the current that is keeping us back is helping her on towards us.

It will be a close thing; but I agree with you, I am afraid that the lugger will be here first.
"Change seats with me.

I will have a spell at the oar." He was a good deal stronger than Ryan, and he felt comparatively fresh after his hour's rest, so there was a perceptible increase in the boat's speed after the change had been effected.


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