Box Set: The Wolf of Dorian Gray Series: Books 1-3 by Brian Ference

Author:Brian Ference
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: Cave Creek Publishing LLC
Published: 2018-01-08T07:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 15.

H

ONG KONG HARBOR

The H.M.S. Victory arrived in the English controlled harbor several hours ahead of the fastest of the French ships. With a fair wind and only half of the usual supplies weighing them down, the Captain had managed to coax nearly twelve knots of speed and outpace all others.

The Victoria Harbor was directly across from the Hong Kong Harbor and the two sides sat in stark contrast. On the southern Victoria side, two intimidating looking English ships guarded the channel as a small number of passengers and cargo ferried about with one occasionally venturing to the northern Hong Kong side.

The Hong Kong Harbor was about twice the size and was still crammed with countless wooden ships of every size, shape, and color. They jostled for position and moved hundreds of Chinese, English, and French merchants to and from the mainland.

From his vantage point in the crow’s nest, Dorian marveled at the vast, foreign land that stretched out before him. He had seen maps of the Chinese landmass but was unprepared for the chaotic explosion of humanity, framed by giant mountains struggling skyward in the distance.

Hong Kong City was the center of commerce and trade in China and the focal point of English and French power. Their presence there had been hard won through several treaties and the occasional bombardment of the mainland. The local government had eventually relented to English control and the city would now serve as a staging point for any military campaigns deeper into China.

Dorian joined the other seamen in their excitement as they received shore leave until nightfall. The men quickly split off into groups as they set out to experience the exotic smells and tastes of Chinese delicacies and geishas alike. Lord Crawley and Sub-Lieutenant Purcell fell in next to Dorian as they moved away from the docks and into the bustling marketplace.

“Let me offer you some advice on your first time, Purcell.” Lord Crawley elbowed the man suggestively. “Many inexperienced men have come to ruin after making a bad selection from the Chinese stock.”

Purcell turned a bright shade of red and began stammering out some story of his many prior conquests. Lord Crawley scoffed. “I don’t buy that hogwash for a minute. Seriously, Purcell, it is far better to pay a higher price for a younger girl than to have your pecker burn for a month when relieving yourself. Midshipman Lynch knows what I mean, don’t you?”

Dorian laughed and shook his head. “I’m afraid I have not experienced that particular ailment, my lord. Don’t listen to him, Purcell. Let’s find a meal and get drunk first. You can decide on a geisha girl later.”

Lord Crawley shot them both a look of disbelief. “After a long voyage with only you lads for company, I intend to spend every moment possible in the arms of a beautiful woman.”

Dorian rolled his eyes. “We only have a few hours before nightfall when we need to report back to the ship.”

Lord Crawley winked and shoved his hand down his trousers.

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