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'It's given our fellows a close look at a Frenchman,' said Hornblower, uneasily.

'It certainly did that, sir,' agreed Bush. 'I never expected in all my life to hear that tune from a French frigate!'

'What tune?' asked Hornblower unguardedly, and was instantly furious with himself for this revelation of his weakness.

'God Save The King, sir,' answered Bush, simply. Luckily it never occurred to him that anyone could possibly fail to recognise the national anthem. 'If we'd had any music on board we'd have had to play their Marseillaise.'

'So we would,' said Hornblower; it was desperately necessary to change the subject. 'Look! He's getting in his topgallants. Quick! Time him! We'll see what sort of seamen they are.'

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