Sammendrag av The Gentleman, Chapter 137

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1. The exhausted Parson comes aboard and regains his spirits as Nelson greets him affectionately.
2. Nelson credits the Parson with saving his life, while the Parson also credits Kit and Polly.
3. The Parson presents Polly as a lady, and Nelson formally kisses the blade’s point.
4. Kit watches with affection and reflects that even powerful men enjoy make-believe.
5. Nelson offers the seasick Parson his arm and invites him below.
6. Mentioning a private source abruptly distresses Nelson, who struggles to speak before asserting that she can explain.

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Nelson openly acknowledges his dependence on his friend. His gratitude connects their personal bond with the Parson’s claim that saving Nelson also saves England.

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