[Captain Hammond's longboat finally rescues Hornblower and Foster who is very annoyed at how long it took]
Capt. Hammond: Thank God sir.
Captain 'Dreadnought' Foster: Yes but no thanks to you sir!
Capt. Hammond: We followed as fast as we could get these rock scorpions to row.
Captain 'Dreadnought' Foster: Mr. Hornblower come aboard sir.
Capt. Hammond: Mr. Hornblower sir.
Captain 'Dreadnought' Foster: You will trust me following us to pick us up sir. I thought I could at least rely on a brother captain!
Capt. Hammond: What are you implying sir?
Captain 'Dreadnought' Foster: I make no implications sir but others may read implications into a simple statement of fact!
Capt. Hammond: I consider that an offensive remark sir.
Captain 'Dreadnought' Foster: I congratulate you or your perspicacity sir!
Capt. Hammond: Would you care to withdraw your statement with an apology!
Captain 'Dreadnought' Foster: I would NOT!
Capt. Hammond: [pause then quietly and slowly] Very well we will continue this further when we reach shore.
Captain 'Dreadnought' Foster: We will sir when I will expect an apology from you!
Capt. Hammond: [shouts] BY GOD SIR I will not stand for this! I will have recompense in a duel at first light!
Captain 'Dreadnought' Foster: I will look forward to that with pleasure sir!
Capt. Hammond: I will send a friend to wait on you!
Captain 'Dreadnought' Foster: He will be most welcome!
[everyone catches their breath, Hornblower is stunned]
Captain 'Dreadnought' Foster: [to Hornblower] What are you staring at man?
Acting Lt. Horatio Hornblower: Nothing sir.
Captain 'Dreadnought' Foster: [pause] My life is in your, debt, Mr. Hornblower.
Acting Lt. Horatio Hornblower: Not for long it would seem sir.
Captain 'Dreadnought' Foster: Huh?
[then realises what Hornblower means]
