She did not look so big as I expected, for not far off was the Duke of Wellington, which seemed almost large enough to hoist her on board; and nearer to us, at the entrance of Haslar Creek, was the gallant old Saint Vincent, on board which papa once served when he was a midshipman.  We looked at her with great respect, I can tell you.  Think how old she must be.  She has done her duty well,--she has carried the flag of England many a year, and now still does her duty by serving as a ship in which boys are trained for the Royal Navy.