As the sun set, Lorraine followed the afterglow of the setting sun, pulling the newly arrived charts one by one.

Clen was the first to come back, empty-handed.

As they had predicted in advance, the whole Bridgetown could not find a single ready-made destroyer foremast. Although they accept the order, it takes two months to order, and it is only a dozen days to drive from here to Kingston.

The matter of repairing the ship can only be put on hold for the time being.

Lorraine, along with Clen and Acharin, discussed the route to Kingston, chatted and saw Carmen returning home, supported by the sailors and jumping out of the carriage.

The three of them went up together.

Lorraine looked at the mountain-like wig with disgust: "How did you think of dressing up like this?" ”

Carmen took off the wig with difficulty, took off the false eyebrows that were thicker than the white ears, and took a long breath: "What's the way, isn't this the aesthetic of the English?" ”

"It's just a deteriorating aesthetic of luxury." Lorraine shrugged and ordered Carmen to fetch water and help her remove her makeup.

Carmen smiled bitterly and gently hung her shoulders: "Honorable attire can greatly reduce the difficulty of meeting, as long as I can meet above, I am still quite good at persuading people." ”

"So, you have good news for me."

"Yes, since about an hour ago, the Drake Chamber of Commerce has been licensed to trade in the Governor's Mansion of the Windward Islands. The licence covers Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, Dominica, Barbados and Tobago. ”

"The entire British Windward Islands?"

"The Governor also told me that the seas were not at peace during this time, and that the French seemed intent on encroaching on Grenada, and that Kingston had little to spare. He hoped that we would see the national flag flying in the port before entering the port, so as not to encounter unnecessary trouble. ”

"It seems that you have not only convinced the governor, but also formed a good friendship with him."

Carmen smiled slyly: "In the words of Governor Carlisle, our friendship has been around for a long time, probably since the time of the West Saxons. ”

"I didn't expect him to be a gentleman with a sense of humor."

The sailors brought the water, and Carmen tried to bend down, frowning in pain: "My captain, can you please do me a favor?" ”

"What?"

"Henna and Noah have both been driven ashore by you, and I need someone to help me loosen this damn Basqueino." She gasped, "Those baleen ...... Strangle me to death. ”

"What can I say? It is my duty to do so, my beautiful staff officer. ”

Carmen has a beautiful figure, silky skin, and a pleasant convexity.

The process of changing clothes smelled beautiful and beautiful, and Lorraine did her duty as a captain, helping her seamen like the most qualified gentleman.

When he finished dressing, he took the staff officer who had changed into a loose long skirt, washed the lead, and walked out of the cabin with a pretty face that was dripping with blood, and was greeted by Yacharin's flirtatious whistle.

The chief of artillery hung himself on the railing of the top floor of the stern, and his face was full of lewd smiles, and he looked at Carmen without embarrassment.

Lorraine glanced at him angrily, "I know what you're thinking, but none of the things you think have happened." ”

"That doesn't stop me from spreading rumors, does it? The beautiful staff officer asked the captain for help, and the two stayed in the cabin for half an hour, alone and widowed, in the same room......"

"You can spend the night on the shore tonight." Lorraine looked at him depressedly, "Bridgerton has a pleasant night, I hope you can return to the ship in good spirits before ten o'clock tomorrow." ”

"Romance never overdraws energy, my wise captain!" Acharin cheered, and a few big strides rushed off the boat, and in the blink of an eye, he was gone.

The helpless Lorraine and the helpless Clen got together, the eyes are not eyes, and the nose is not the nose.

"I'm going to keep vigil tonight, right, Captain?"

"I'll probably be with you." Lorraine moved her arm, "The charts haven't been processed yet, and in front of our guests, it's not suitable to deal with these professional matters." ”

Karen was full of doubts: "Captain, I wanted to ask, why did you disguise yourself as a sailing rookie in front of that woman named Donna?" ”

"Because human intelligence is an interesting thing. It doesn't rise because the opponent is smart, but it comes down because the opponent is stupid. Lorraine drew a line horizontally with her hand, "Drop to level, become just as stupid." ”

"You're trying to make her stupid?"

"Only fools show their feet as soon as possible, we're too busy to be too busy to worry about something."

"Aha......"

The two were chatting when a Brig-type frigate slowly sailed into the dock next door.

The slender hull of the ship draws a beautiful arc on the sea, and the waterline is smooth and rounded, showing the exquisite sailing skills of the crew.

Lorraine saw the familiar British Navy uniforms on deck, and a group of sailors, under the command of several lieutenants, shouted and rushed, docked the ship firmly at the dock, and lowered the plank.

Karen squinted: "A ship of the Royal Navy? ”

"The bow looks like a badger, and if I'm right, it's the Royal Navy frigate, HMS Badger."

Clen looked at Lorraine like a monster: "Captain, there are nearly a thousand ships in the entire Royal Navy, do you remember them all?" ”

"When I was studying at the Maritime Academy, the Badger was a scout ship of the Strait Fleet, so I saw it a few times." Lorraine shrugged, "By the way, I remember when I left Southampton, Odilan sent me a private letter, his nephew Horatio. Nelson appears to have served on the Badger. ”

"So coincidentally?"

"Who knows? Just ask. ”

……

Rummaging through the cabin for Odillan's letter to Nelson, Lorraine disembarked with his trousers crossed and made his way to the anchor dock where the HMS Badger was located.

The sailors are disembarking.

Different from the energetic military posture on the boat, as soon as they got off the boat, they were in groups of three or five, hooking their shoulders and backs, walking in a variety of ways, like huge crabs.

In fact, that's who they are.

Since Elizabeth I, the Royal Navy of Great Britain has expanded rapidly, and in order to compensate for the lack of sailors, the Royal Navy often catches strong men in the taverns of the harbor.

Grab the boat, tie it up, go out to sea, and start training.

The officers of the ships were given the supreme authority of a king in the small square area of the deck, and could insult, whip, and even torture their sailors at will.

Tied to the ship, the drunks soon succumbed to the rank of qualified and brave sailors as quickly as they could, and then signed a warrant of enlistment, akin to a deed, and became an honorable member of the Royal Navy.

So some people say that drunkards protect the sea frontier where the sun never sets on Great Britain, and this is not a joke.

The authority of the officer could not get off the ship, and as long as he stepped on the land, the drunks were still the same free drunks as before.

Lorraine avoided them, walked to the side of the boat, and asked an ensign on the side of the ship, "Is it the HMS Badger?" ”

The second lieutenant poked his head out strangely: "This ......"

"Lorraine. Arnason. Drake, I'm the president of the Drake Chamber of Commerce. A friend of Mr. Shacklin. Mr. Schhacklin has a trust that I give to your Captain Horatio. Lieutenant Commander Nelson, I hope he's on board now. ”

"Yes, wait a minute!" The second lieutenant shouted and turned around, "Captain, there is your letter!" The Messenger has followed us to Barbados! ”