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Chapters 1, 2, and 3

• Hornblower has a successful time leading the Lydia.

• Hornblower is offered a position on the Sutherland.

• Hornblower's boss on the Sutherland is his love interest's wife. Hornblower's wife is unaware of this.

• Hornblower is unimpressed with the Sutherland's appearance, performance and crew.

Chapters 4 and 5

• Hornblower and Maria walk home from the Leightons'.

• Hornblower is consumed with worry about several things.

• Hornblower pawns a sword to buy his personal stock.

• Hornblower readies the Sutherland and crew as best as he can.

• The Sutherland leaves port and Hornblower feels relieved.

Chapters 6, 7, and 8

• The Sutherland is part of a convoy to help Indianmen merchant ships arrive safely.

• Hornblower is still displeased with his crew.

• Two French luggers surround and attack the Sutherland, but the Sutherland wins.

• Hornblower's crew begins to work better and faster.

• Hornblower is offered a reward for his work helping the Indianmen arrive safely.

• Hornblower forces...

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