God grant me the confidence of Vincent Thévenard, who surrendered to a British brig without firing a shot, climbed aboard to offer his sword, and on belatedly realising how small his opponent was requested permission to go back to his ship and give it a go anyway.
The British politely declined.
The British politely declined.
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'Would you rather mind, i believe my guns are sufficent to take you on upon closer inspection'
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...and the other guy asks if he can change his mind.
Coughlan refused to sign a note saying the Frenchman had behaved "honourably", but did agree - in something of a badass boast - that it was done "prudently"
“I surrend- wait. This is it? What’s that? No taksies backsies? Mon dieu!!”