1797- the Mediterranean. Britain and France are at war. British warships are fighting French warships.
Young Billy Budd arrives on the British warship, Indomitable. Billy is strong and handsome. Most of the sailors on teh ship like Billy. But he has an enemy -- John Claggart, the master-at-arms.
Claggart hates Billy. And he has a plan. He will make trouble for the young sailor.
Young Billy Budd arrives on the British warship, Indomitable. Billy is strong and handsome. Most of the sailors on teh ship like Billy. But he has an enemy -- John Claggart, the master-at-arms.
Claggart hates Billy. And he has a plan. He will make trouble for the young sailor.
A Note About the Author 4
A Note About This Story 5
The People in This Story 9
1 A British Warship 10
2 The Trading-ship 13
3 Billy Budd , Foretopman 18
4 The Master-at-Arms 21
5 The Spy 25
6 The Gold Coins 30
7 Who Is The Enemy? 34
8 Billy Cannot Speak 41
9 The Trial 48
10 The Death of Billy Budd 55
11 Captain Vere’s Last Battle 60
A Note About This Story 5
The People in This Story 9
1 A British Warship 10
2 The Trading-ship 13
3 Billy Budd , Foretopman 18
4 The Master-at-Arms 21
5 The Spy 25
6 The Gold Coins 30
7 Who Is The Enemy? 34
8 Billy Cannot Speak 41
9 The Trial 48
10 The Death of Billy Budd 55
11 Captain Vere’s Last Battle 60
關鍵字詞： Britain | France | Herman Melville