["Current" affairs is probably stretching it a bit. Elijah thinks back.]
Considering the size and power of the British Empire, we certainly weren't too far removed. I assume you're referring to Napoleon, but the United States had its own conflict with the British.
[And he'll stop there, because he's not entirely sure what year Hornblower is from. The war in 1812 might not have happened for him yet.]
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Considering the size and power of the British Empire, we certainly weren't too far removed. I assume you're referring to Napoleon, but the United States had its own conflict with the British.
[And he'll stop there, because he's not entirely sure what year Hornblower is from. The war in 1812 might not have happened for him yet.]