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ENGLAND.
»Do you want to see himd«
»Please ask if he will receive me.«
(Til Ordonnansen). »Orderly, tell the Captain a Danish
officer wishes to see him.«
»Please tell me the Captain’s name?«
»Commander M. M., and the ship is the Cruiser »Bellona.« «
»The Captain begs you to come into the cabin.«
(I Chefens Kahyt). »Captain N. N in command of the
Danish Cruiser »Valkyrien« presents his compliments and
asks, if he can be of any use to you, while you are staying
in this port.«
» Your Captain is very kind. I am very much obliged to
him, but for the present I will not trouble him. J will
thank him in person after paying my official visits on shore.
What is his name?«
»Captain N. N.« »Where are you coining from?«
»Direct from St. Thomas.«
»Did you have a good voyage?«
» Yes, very good.«
»Have you suffered any damage?«
»Not the slightest- we are a little -rusty outside, as any
vessel is after a long seatrip.«
»Do you intend to remain long?«
»No, when we have coaled and provisioned and had a
day or two off we shall put to sea again.«
»Homeward bound?«
»No, not yet, we have a long cruise before us.«
»I won’t trespass on your time any longer.
»Have the kindness to present my compliments to your
Captain; I shall pay my respects in person as soon as possible.«
»Certainly, Sir. Good morning!«
»Good morning!«