Even putting aside the fact that I should not like to accept an obligation which would, to most people, look like a payment for the service I was fortunate enough to be able to render to Mr.Hudson, I should feel out of my element.

I am very comfortable, and get on very well with the men; while in the cabin I should feel strange, and out of place." "I don't think you would seem out of place anywhere, Reuben.

No one, from your manner and conversation, would judge you to be otherwise than a gentleman by birth; while there are several of the passengers, aft, whose talk and methods of expression are by no means up to the level of yours." "I should feel uncomfortable myself," Reuben said, "even if I didn't make other people uncomfortable.

So I think that, with all gratitude for the offer, I would very much rather remain as I am.
Accustomed as I have been to hard work, during my apprenticeship, the life here appears to be exceedingly easy." "Then we will say no more about it," Captain Wilson said.

"It would have been a pleasure, both to me and the Hudsons, to have you aft, and I am sure you would be well received by all the passengers.
However, as you think you would not be comfortable, we will let the matter drop.
"However, as to your work in the colony, we must have a say in that; and I hope that, when I thoroughly understand your wishes, we shall be able to help you forward there." "For that I shall be extremely obliged, sir.