Do not think of quitting the service until you have given it a fair trial.

I am aware that you are an only son, and your father is a man of property, and, therefore, in the common parlance of the world, you are independent; but, believe me, no man, however rich, is independent, unless he has a profession, and you will find no better than this, notwithstanding--" "What ?" "That you will be, most certainly, sent to the mast-head to-morrow." "We'll argue that point," replied Jack; "at all events, I will go and turn in to-night.".