Better luck now, I hope.' And Emil frowned as if he already trod the quarter-deck, lord of all he surveyed.
'Don't get into trouble, for even Uncle Herman's favour won't cover insubordination, you know.

You have proved yourself a good sailor; now be a good officer, which is a harder thing, I fancy.

It takes a fine character to rule justly and kindly; you will have to put by your boyish ways and remember your dignity.

That will be excellent training for you, Emil, and sober you down a bit.

No more skylarking except here, so mind your ways, and do honour to your buttons,' said Mrs Jo, tapping one of the very bright brass ones that ornamented the new suit Emil was so proud of.
'I'll do my best.