 ... cans in hand, were everywhere conspicuous; the shrill whistle squeaked, and the voice of the boatswain and his mates rattled like thunder in my ears; the deck was dirty, slippery, and wet; the smells abominable; the whole sight disgusting; and when...  The Life of a Sailor - Página 12por Frederick Chamier - 1833Vista completa - Acerca de este libro
 | 1831 - 626 páginas
...gentlemen," as they called the midshipmen, dressed in a shabby round jacket, glazed hat, no gloves or shoes, I forgot all the glory of Nelson, all the pride...; and for nearly the first time in my life, and I am sure the last, I took the white handkerchief from my pocket, covered my face, cried like the child... | |
 | N. A. M. Rodger - 2005 - 1022 páginas
...abominable; the whole sight disgusting; and when I remarked the slovenly attire of the midshipmen, dressed in shabby round jackets, glazed hats, no gloves, and some without shoes . . .n Many boys kissed their mothers goodbye at ten or twelve, and returned as men if they returned... | |
 | Cyril Northcote Parkinson - 1948 - 172 páginas
...smells abominable; the whole sight disgusting; and when I remarked the slovenly dress of the midshipmen, dressed in shabby round jackets, glazed hats, no gloves,...or the bulwark of Albion; and for nearly the first cime in my life, and I wish I could say it was the last, took the handkerchief from my pocket, covered... | |
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