ˌʌndɚɹ ɐ kwˈaɪət ɛkstˈɪɹiɚ ænd plˈeɪn dɹˈɛs wɜːɹ ɐ dˈɛɹɪŋ nˈeɪtʃɚ ænd ɪndˈɑːmɪɾəbəl æmbˈɪʃən fɔːɹ mˈɪlətˌɛɹi ænd nˈeɪvəl dɪstˈɪŋkʃən.
Under a quiet exterior and plain dress were a daring nature and indomitable ambition for military and naval distinction.