Ralph Henry Barbour

Name: For the Freedom of the Seas — Chapter 2
Author: Ralph Henry Barbour

For the Freedom of the Seas — Chapter 2 (1918)

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“For the Freedom of the Seas — Chapter 2”, published in 1918, is a work by Ralph Henry Barbour. It explores elements such as Wanderer, Chatty and Troy.

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Ralph Henry Barbour, For the Freedom of the Seas — Chapter 2 (1918)

“ How did you happen to go into the Reserves, Troy?"
"I wanted to get into action, sir, and the folks I talked with thought I'd get there quicker if I enlisted in the Reserves than in the Navy. I'm not so sure now, though. Maybe I made a mistake." The Wanderer called gruffly twice to a tug ahead and the tug unhurriedly replied. Ensign Stowell spoke to the man at the wheel, through the open door of the house, and turned back again.
"Blessed if I can tell you," he answered. "Looks to me, though, as if they were going to need every man they can get before this shindy is over. ”

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Ralph Henry Barbour, For the Freedom of the Seas — Chapter 2 (1918)

“ No nation should be allowed to act like a pirate, to attack neutral ships on the high seas and murder defenseless men. But of course you can't teach nations of that sort by just talking to them; you've got to hurt them first. ”

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Ralph Henry Barbour, For the Freedom of the Seas — Chapter 2 (1918)

“ That, as I figure it, is why we've gone into this war, sir. Anyway, I guess it's why I've gone into it."
"Right! 'For the Freedom of the Seas!' That's our motto, and before we're done we'll write It big over every ocean, Troy. And across the sky we'll write 'Humanity!'" The ensign ceased abruptly, smiled as though at his own earnestness, and nodded. "Good luck, Troy. You've got the right idea, son."
He passed aft and disappeared down the companion that led to the officers' quarters, leaving Nelson again to his thoughts. ”

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Ralph Henry Barbour, For the Freedom of the Seas — Chapter 2 (1918)

“ Nelson didn't and said so. "Well, I'd rather see a U-boat come up right over where that gull's dipping. That's my rather."
"You're likely to see it," laughed Nelson.
"Why shouldn't I?" demanded the other. "What's the use of us fellers kiting around here if there's never going to be any fun? Mark my words, Chatty, some day you're going to be surprised. Government isn't paying us wages to give us sea trips. Not by a long shot! We're here because we're needed here. ”

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Ralph Henry Barbour, For the Freedom of the Seas — Chapter 2 (1918)

“ And I suppose that's the way it was, but dad was a good swimmer, and unless he was wounded first I don't see why we didn't find him. That shell cleaned out the forecastle and killed five of the crew, but it couldn't have hit anyone on deck, as I figure it. Dad might have been standing square over where the shell burst, perhaps. It's a sort of a mystery, sir, and I don't know what to think, only—somehow—I can't make up my mind that he's dead."
"Perhaps not," replied the other thoughtfully. "It's just as well to keep on hoping. He may turn up some day. Still, there's this to consider, Troy. ”

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Ralph Henry Barbour, For the Freedom of the Seas — Chapter 2 (1918)

“ Who would? Oh, wait till we get a shot at them! We've got a lot of scores to pay off, Troy, and, by the Great Horned Spoon, we'll do it I Now I understand why you're so eager for service, Troy, and I hope you'll soon get across where things are happening. I know that we're taught that revenge is sinful, but——"
The ensign shook his head.
"I don't think it is exactly revenge I want," replied Nelson thoughtfully. "Killing a thousand Germans wouldn't bring dad back, if he's really—gone, but things like that aren't right, sir, and I'd like to do my share in stopping them. ”

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Ralph Henry Barbour, For the Freedom of the Seas — Chapter 2 (1918)

“ Some of the others were ex-service men, but the electrician was just out of the Radio School and three of the seamen had been swinging their hammocks in the barracks at Newport a month ago. Of the latter trio, one was a well set-up youth of barely eighteen, with a pair of very blue eyes and a good-looking face set in rather serious lines. There was something about the lad that impressed one with a sense of ability and determination ”

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