Commodore Aubrey in the book The Mauritius Command: “The old *Leopard* [may be sent to join the squadron] too, though nobody wants *her*.”

Me, listening to #audiobook, literally clapping: “I DO, I WANT THE HORRIBLE OLD LEOPARD! Oh, the many terrible and awesome adventures I will get to reread!”

#AubreyMaturin #amReading #DesolationIsland