It is a matter of morale, pure and simple.
We are compelled to treat all stowaways alike.

Of course, I shall not subject you to the ordinary--shall we say methods of--" "Pardon me, Captain," broke in the young man, his smile no longer in evidence; "I am asking no favours.

I expect to be treated as an ordinary stowaway.

Set me to work at anything you like and I will make as good a job of it as possible." "I was about to suggest that you serve as a sort of assistant to Mr.
Codge, the purser.

I've no doubt he could find something for you to do and--" "If that is your way of punishing me, Captain Trigger, of course there is nothing for me to do but to submit." "Eh?
I am sure you will not find Mr.Codge a hard taskmaster.