"My duty is never neglected; but there _are_ moments of despair, when I find the burden too hard to be borne, without calling upon the bottle for support." "Whenever a man drinks with such a motive, Clinch, I would advise him to abstain altogether.

He cannot trust himself; and that which he terms his friend is, in truth, his direst enemy.

Refuse your rations, even; determine to be free.

One week, nay, one day, may give a strength that will enable you to conquer, by leaving your reason unimpaired.

Absence from the ship has accidentally befriended you--for the little you have taken here has not been sufficient to do any harm.