Hornblower: The Frogs and the Lobsters Page #4

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the coast of Brittany?

What would be your guess then?

In that case, I would say

Quiberon Bay, sir.

Would you?

Why?

From my recollection, Quiberon

affords a good landing.

-It is the logical choice.

-Your deduction is correct.

Let us pray, Mr. Hornblower, that

the French Republicans-

don't share your logic.

Otherwise, Quiberon Bay-

may not be such a welcoming spot,

afterall.

We have to stop the artillery of

the Republic here,

from moving against us

through Muzillac,

west to Quiberon, here.

Alors, le Colonel Moncoutant,

he will lead a group of men-

to take control of the bridge

at Muzillac, here.

The colonel is Marquis de Muzillac.

He is the lord of that village,

-so he knows the region very well.

-Ah, you must be glad to be-

returning home to Muzillac, Colonel.

No doubt,

-the people will welcome you

-Most of them will,Mr.Bracegirdle.

Some will be sorry to see me, but-

I shall be glad of the encounter.

Colonel Moncoutant requires

the company infantry to secure-

or destroy the bridge at Muzillac.

Uhh, Major Edrington

I believe my men are up to

the task, Captain.

Monsieur, I protest.

As Lord of Muzillac,-

the honour of defending the bridge

should fall to my men.

With respect, Colonel, your men

have not seen action-

-for several years, whereas my men...

-You question-

the competence

of our French troops, Major?

Colonel, I merely point out their

lack of recent experience.

So, you do question it.

No, I will not allow it.

Gentlemen, surely we are

all allies here.

As long as our campaign

is successful,

-we will all share the honours.

-Mr. Hornblower is right.

To restore the king,

that is our only concern.

As you wish, Colonel.

May I suggest, Colonel, that one of

my officers act as liaison-

between yourself and Lord Edrington.

You seem to have a grasp of

the situation, Mr. Hornblower.

Perhaps you'd like to volunteer.

Yes, sir.

We'll be taking 2 twelve-pounders

and enough powder-

-to destroy a bridge.

-What size is the bridge, sir?

Well, I'd imagine it's a bit bigger

than the river, Matthews.

Sir?

Ah, never mind.

Take 10 extra powder casks

to be sure.

Begging your pardon,Mr.Hornblower,sir

but why can't the French-

-use their own cannons?

-Styles...

It may have escaped your notice

Styles,

but General Charette's troops

don't have any cannons.

Well, I don't mind letting them

take ours sir.

Yesterday you were prepared to

hang a man for taking a chicken.

But, today you're willing to give

them our guns.

Very generous. Decided the French

are all right afterall,-

-have you, Styles?

-No.

Your men are reluctant to go

ashore with us?

On the contrary, sir, they are

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