Hardy, I do believe they have done it at last... my backbone is shot through.

My love is founded on esteem, the only foundation that can make the passion last.

First gain the victory and then make the best use of it you can.

I am ill every time it blows hard, and nothing but my enthusiastic love for the profession keeps me one hour at sea.

Hardy, I do believe they have done it at last... my backbone is shot through.

In honour I gained them, and in honour I will die with them.

Duty is the great business of a sea officer; all private considerations must give way to it, however painful it may be.