Well, 'tain't a life I'd want a boy of mine to take up, nowadays.

But it did have some advantages.

I don't know anything better than a v'yage afore the mast to learn a young feller what's healthy for him to unlearn.

Good day, ma'am.

Good day, Mr.Dunn.
I mustn't keep the Commodore waitin' here with that valise.