Maritime justice is rarely tempered by mercy.

However, under the circumstances, I am inclined to accept your word of honour that you will not violate your parole if I refrain from putting you in irons.

Have I your word of honour that you will not leave this ship until I hand you over to the proper authorities in the United States ?" "You have, sir." "You are a very head-strong, ambitious young man.

You will not jump overboard and try to beat us into port under your own steam ?" "You may trust me, sir, never to give up the ship." "And you will kill as many Germans as possible ?" "Yes, sir," said A.A.Percival submissively.
Captain Trigger arose and extended his hand.
"I've never done anything like this before in all my years as ship's master.

You ought to be flogged and stowed away in the brig until you show a properly subdued spirit, young man.