In the NavyChapter 23 A Case of High Treason
Tony did not see Harriet again before the Asia weighed anchor, three days later. His wounds were healing and causing him but little discomfort. He let Mr. Dougherty handle the ship until they cleared the Thames estuary. The north-westerly wind allowed them to sail close-hauled through the Channel, bearing for Quessant, off the French coast line. Past Quessant, they continued on their course to win enough westerly way before they went about and sailed to north-northeast leading them past the...