There is no disgrace in serving his Majesty in any capacity.
I tell you candidly, that although I would not have impressed you myself, I am very glad that I have you on board; I wish I had fifty more of the same sort, instead of the sweepings of the gaols, which I am obliged to mix up with prime seamen." "Perhaps, sir, you will have the kindness to send me back by the first homeward-bound vessel ?" "No, that I cannot do; you are on the ship's books, and the case must be referred to the Admiralty on our return: that it will be my duty to attend to, upon your application; but I hope before that you will have entered into his Majesty's service." "And in the meantime my poor father may starve," said Newton, with a sigh, not addressing those around him, but giving utterance to his thoughts.
The captain turned away, and paced the quarter-deck with the first lieutenant.

At last he was overheard to say, "It's a very hard case, certainly.

Forster, can you navigate ?" continued the captain, addressing Newton.
"Yes, sir, I can work up a dead reckoning, and take the sun's altitude." "Very well, that will do.

Mr Pittson, you may dismiss them.

Are they put into messes ?" "All, sir." "It's twelve o'clock, sir," said the master, touching his hat, with his quadrant in his hand.
"Make it so, and pipe to dinner." Newton was stationed in the foretop.