What, sir, would you make a ship sail against the wind and currents by lighting a bonfire under her deck; I pray you excuse me. I have no time to listen to such nonsense.

Napoleon Bonaparte

Napoleon Bonaparte

Bonfire Currents Deck Lighting Sail Ship Sir Wind

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