The Gentleman, Part 45 summary
Part 45 of 198 · Book 4: Nelson · 3 min to read the part
In Magnificent Harry Goes Aloft, Kit chooses to remain aboard the sinking Tremendous with Old Ding-Dong, who prepares to catch the approaching enemy in an explosion. As a French officer boards and invokes the Emperor, the Commander’s whistle breaks the silence, bringing their threatened last stand to its signal.
What happens
- Kit puts round shot into Old Ding-Dong’s coat tails, and the Commander secures his scent bottle beside his chest.
- Old Ding-Dong thanks Kit for his courage and offers him a chance to swim away, but Kit chooses to stay.
- As enemy boats approach, Kit feels detached from danger and imagines waking to his mother’s voice.
- Old Ding-Dong takes comfort in the enemy’s caution and soothes the sinking Tremendous as though she can feel pain.
- A French officer boards, draws his sword beneath the flag, and invokes the Emperor before a whistle pierces him.
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What to notice
Kit rejects the chance to save himself by swimming. His choice binds him to the Commander’s final resistance.
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What does Old Ding-Dong ask Kit to put in his coat tails?
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