Any one shirking the chorus will have no share of the next round of grog, and any one who does not sing when called upon, or who attempts to make any base explanations or excuses, will have to drink his tin full of salt and water." Without further delay Allison began his song, one very popular at that time.

There was no occasion for him to use his authority as president in the infliction of fines, for every one in turn, when called upon, did his best, and the choruses were heard over the whole of the naval camp.
"Hullo! What's all this noise about ?" said a cheery voice presently, as a head was put through the opening of the tent.
The midshipmen all jumped to their feet.
"We are having a jollification, sir," Allison said, "on the things Archer brought up from Balaklava yesterday.

Are we making too much noise, sir ?" "Not a bit, lads," the first lieutenant said.

"It's cheerful to hear you.

It isn't much enjoyment that we get on this bleak plateau.