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" He then commanded Preble, "Ship your boat on board." Preble was now devoid of all patience and exclaimed, "This is certainly U . s . ship Constitution, 44 guns, Edward Preble, an American commodore, who'll be damned prior to he sends his boat on board of any vessel." And afterwards to his gun crews: "Blow your matches, boys!"[Observe two] Before