The Boatswain's Mate / Captains All, Book 2.

Name: The Boatswain's Mate / Captains All, Book 2.
Author: W. W. Jacobs

By W. W. Jacobs

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A retired boatswain, frustrated by repeated refusals from a widowed landlady he admires, devises a scheme to stage a dramatic rescue that will prove his bravery and win her hand. He approaches a former soldier to pose as a burglar at the isolated inn so the boatswain can intervene as her savior, negotiating payment and a written promise; the soldier hesitates at the personal risk but is tempted by the money. The tale proceeds as a comic account of pride, contrivance, and the folly inherent in manufactured heroism.

About the Author

W. W. Jacobs

W. W. Jacobs was an English author best known for his humorous short stories and novels, often set in the coastal regions of England. His writing is characterized by a keen observation of human nature and a talent for creating vivid characters. One of his most notable works is "The Monkey's Paw," a classic horror story that explores themes of fate and the supernatural. Jacobs also wrote extensively about the lives of fishermen and the quirks of seaside communities, as seen in his collection "At Sunwich Port." His contributions to literature have left a lasting impact, particularly in the genre of comic fiction.