It's one of the best and definitely the most heart-warming HH stories I've read so far!:)

Aw. I was actually nearly crying at the end there. :) Great piece.

Very nice. I love the interactions between Pellew and Hornblower, and I think you've captured the tone of that perfectly here. Also love how Hornblower feels guilty after yelling at the men. Great characterization, nice scene descriptions.