Here, on the Ariadne, we're not skulkers.

We don't fear our duty; we are loyal men.

Many of you, on past voyages, fighting the enemy, lived on burgoo and molasses only, with rum and foul water to drink.

On the other ships there have been terrible cruelty and offence.

Surgeons have neglected and ill-treated sick men and embezzled provisions and drinks intended for the invalids.