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Chalk was a lieutenant aboard HMS Goliath who, along with midshipman Caldwell, met HMS Justinian midshipmen Simpson and Hornblower in the Lamb Inn during a press gang detail. Lieutenant Chalk was in general charge of all press gangs sent ashore from all the ships.
While in the inn the foursome played whist where Simpson accused Hornblower of cheating, Hornblower challenging Simpson to a duel.
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