Chapter VII: The Plan
She said she was in love with him, Horatio had never heard those words spoken to him before. But, he only shook it off, and focused on the battle at hand. He looked at Penelope." Disobeying a superior officer.." Hornblower began.
"Do you want my help?" Penelope shouted.
Hornblower hesitated to answer,"..I do, but your father placed your life is in my hands." He stated.
"And your life is in mine!" Penelope exclaimed. Sending Hornblower into confusion. Then he understood why she wanted to come along. Penelope, was attempting to play guardian angel. And through his brown eyes, there was again that strength he had looked for in a woman. He loved this girl.
Without any other words, Hornblower again shot at on coming Frenchmen. While Penelope loaded her weapon aimed, and shot. "Horatio," Penelope began." I have an idea." Hornblower paused in firing and looked at her." We should all split up, behind trees and bushes, even when the enemy fires. Styles, and Matthews will cover for us, and then. After we reload, we all separately attack."
The idea, at first seemed ludicrous, however, then after thinking it over, it might just work. Hornblower nodded," Alright, we all going to separate, during enemy fire! Hide behind whatever you can! Load your weapons, and shoot!"
Penelope smiled as the plan was put into play, she at first followed Hornblower, then leapt behind the nearest trees. Penelope smirked and knelt down to a dead Frenchman, confiscating his sword, and pistol. Loading the pistols, she tucked one at the brim of her black skirt and held the sword firmly in one hand, while her other pistol was held in the other hand.
Exchanging glances with Hornblower, Penelope nodded and darted from the tree. Firing as she reached an officer. The officer paused and stared at her, he said something in French, then chuckled curtly. Knowing exactly, what was said, Hornblower aimed from behind the tree he hid in and shot the officer.Penelope smiled and handed Hornblower the extra pistol. She quickly then gripped the back of his neck and kissed him deep in the mouth, they nearly stumbled caught in the loving moment." Thanks love." She said and reloaded her original pistol, after stealing the dead man's.
Hornblower looked at Penelope and nodded, slowly sneaking upwards in the, taking cover behind trees. Then continuing up. All the while, Penelope hid and watched, waiting to attack. Styles, Oldroyd, and Maythews exchanged glances and followed.
Hornblower's eyes widened as he came to nearly a clearing, hiding he signaled his men to hide. As there was a French camp not far from where Hornblower hid.