What metaphors are used in The Surgeon's Mate by Patrick O'Brian?

Asked by bookragstutor 13 years ago 8/20/2012 4:25 AM

Last updated by Cat 4 years ago 1/11/2021 5:21 AM

Answered by Cat 4 years ago 1/11/2021 5:21 AM

From the text:

his mind was in much the same state, floating free, detached, as though he had taken his old favourite,