The situation was something that really exceeded rational formulas for conduct and demanded more than the cold conclusions of reason.

When viewed in the light of formal logic, there is not one thing of which to be ashamed; but nevertheless a shame rises within me at the recollection, and in the pride of my manhood I feel that my manhood has in unaccountable ways been smirched and sullied.
All of which is neither here nor there.

The speed with which I ran from the galley caused excruciating pain in my knee, and I sank down helplessly at the break of the poop.

But the Cockney had not pursued me.
"Look at 'im run! Look at 'im run!" I could hear him crying.

"An' with a gyme leg at that! Come on back, you pore little mamma's darling.