But why did you not have a hide boat ?" "They are not strong enough.

They can't stand knocking about." "If you want to go a voyage (where to, I can't imagine), why not take a passage on board a ship ?" "I want to go my own way.

They will only go theirs.

Nor do I like the company." "Well, certainly the sailors are the roughest lot I know.

Still, that would not have hurt you.