The Gentleman, Chapter 100: samenvatting

Wat er gebeurt

1. The Gentleman departs, and the tearful Parson tells Kit that he now understands gentlemanly conduct.
2. The Parson kicks Blob, then sends him with food and an apology for Piper.
3. After their meal, Kit volunteers for the first watch and receives instructions about waking the Parson.
4. The Parson kneels and prays for his country while calling down damnation on the French.
5. Kit laughs, and the Parson recalls Lord Nelson explaining that his mother teaches him to pray.
6. Kit questions the prayer’s wording, and the Parson mutters an insult before falling asleep.

In dit hoofdstuk

Waar je op kunt letten

The prayer combines patriotism, faith, and hostility. Its wording makes Kit laugh and starts the Parson’s defence of praying.

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