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Hornblower captures the French vessel, Le Reve, and is asked by Pellew to sail her back to England so that she can be outfitted for the English navy, and also, as a favor, to convey the unusual Duchess of Wharfedale back home. Unfortunately, Le Reve, Hornblower, the duchess and the crew are captured by the Spanish and …
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Hornblower is called to take a company of British troops (which the sailors call lobsters because of their red coats) and a company of French nationalists (which are called frogs) to France to fight in the revolution. But Hornblower is horrified by the brutality of the French commander as he guillotines everyone in a v…