[if anyone ever doubted the skill and leadership of Horatio Hornblower, Jilly did not.
They'd argued over the way he viewed his role, both under the threat of a draft and in peace, but she knew that, above all else, he wanted to keep people safe. And she knew he'd do whatever he could to achieve that goal. Even at the cost of himself.
She almost wondered if he already knew her response, the way he chose his words.
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They'd argued over the way he viewed his role, both under the threat of a draft and in peace, but she knew that, above all else, he wanted to keep people safe. And she knew he'd do whatever he could to achieve that goal. Even at the cost of himself.
She almost wondered if he already knew her response, the way he chose his words.
invaluable.
...Softly]
I can't.