"I will promote this lieutenant of yours, Bush, into her as Commander," he announced. Hornblower gave a little gasp. Promotion to Commander meant almost certain post rank within the year, and it was this power of promotion which constituted the most prized source of patronage an Admiral in command possessed. Bush deserved the step, but it was surprising that Gambier should give it to him — Admirals generally had some favourite lieutenant, or some nephew or some old friend's son awaiting the first vacancy. Hornblower could imagine Bush's delight at the news that he was at last on his way to becoming an admiral himself if he lived long enough.
And LH is definitely more than a year later, although I'm not entirely sure how you go from M&C to post in a year because of the service requirement.
It makes sense, too. You ain't going to give a non-post captain a flagship 74 no matter how senior he is. Even if his boyfriend does ask for him
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Date: 2006-12-29 09:30 pm (UTC)And LH is definitely more than a year later, although I'm not entirely sure how you go from M&C to post in a year because of the service requirement.
It makes sense, too. You ain't going to give a non-post captain a flagship 74 no matter how senior he is. Even if his boyfriend does ask for him