Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World - A Midshipman's Request for Attention
Midshipman Blakeney:
Excuse me, Sir?
Capt. Jack Aubrey:
Remove your hat, Blakeney. We're whalers here.
Midshipman Blakeney: [removes his hat]
May I speak with you, Sir?
Capt. Jack Aubrey:
Yes, yes.
Midshipman Blakeney:
Mr. Calamy says I'm not in the boarding party, I want to say...
Capt. Jack Aubrey: [Blakeney lowers his head in disappointment]
I know what you want to say. My answer is no. You'll lead your gun crew and then when we board, you'll take command of the ship from here on the quarterdeck. Do I make myself clear?
Midshipman Blakeney:
Take command of the ship? Thank you, Sir.
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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World - The Challenge of Combining Passions
Dr. Stephen Maturin:
Well, Mr. Blakeney, it would appear that you have the makings of a naturalist.
Midshipman Blakeney:
Well, sir, perhaps I could combine them to be a sort of … fighting naturalist … like you, sir.
Dr. Stephen Maturin:
They don't combine too well, I find.
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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World - Nautical Myths and Mortality Discussions
Midshipman Blakeney:
Is it true about how they put the last stitch through your nose?
Midshipman Calamy:
What do you mean?
Midshipman Blakeney:
Old Joe told me that when you die, they stitch you up in your hammock with the last stitch through your nose, just to make sure you're not asleep. Not through the nose, you'll tell them?
Midshipman Calamy:
(nods)
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