Wednesday, August 30

The Valiant's Storybook

"They've written us a proper storybook with this one sir!" said the midshipman as he looked across toward HMS Valiant, their signal flags whipping in the stiff breeze. It was enough breeze that they stood out straight and clear, it would make it easier to translate them.

"At least they're not all limp." said the boy as he started jotting the numbers down on his little slate for translation.

The Lieutenant of the watch frowned at the boy, but it was true, this message was fairly lengthy. Adding to his frustration, the Valiant had used several longer numbers that he didn't immediately recognize, he was going to have to fetch the book for this one.

1 comment:

  1. Head/heading up the Sound and endeavor/endeavouring to annoy the enemy. It is unclear whether this is an order, or a message to the Acasta that Valiant is heading up the sound.

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