The Flag of Distress

Book Excerpt: s crew will be quite sufficient. As to any hostility from those on board the stranger, that's absurd. We could blow her out of the water with a single broadside.""Who's to command the boat, sir?"The captain reflects, with a look cast inquiringly around. His eye falls upon the third lieutenant, who stands near, seemingly courting the glance.It is short and decisive. The captain knows his third officer to be a thorough seaman; though young, capable of any duty, however delicate ...