Memorable Quotes from Max Pirkis
3 quotesA Midshipman's Request for Attention
Midshipman Blakeney
Excuse me, Sir?
Capt. Jack Aubrey
Remove your hat, Blakeney. We're whalers here.
Midshipman Blakeney
May I speak with you, Sir?
[removes his hat]
Capt. Jack Aubrey
Yes, yes.
Midshipman Blakeney
Mr. Calamy says I'm not in the boarding party, I want to say...
Capt. Jack Aubrey
I know what you want to say. My answer is no. You'll lead your gun crew and then when we board, you'll take command of the ship from here on the quarterdeck. Do I make myself clear?
[Blakeney lowers his head in disappointment]
Midshipman Blakeney
Take command of the ship? Thank you, Sir.
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The Challenge of Combining Passions
Dr. Stephen Maturin
Well, Mr. Blakeney, it would appear that you have the makings of a naturalist.
Midshipman Blakeney
Well, sir, perhaps I could combine them to be a sort of … fighting naturalist … like you, sir.
Dr. Stephen Maturin
They don't combine too well, I find.
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Nautical Myths and Mortality Discussions
Midshipman Blakeney
Is it true about how they put the last stitch through your nose?
Midshipman Calamy
What do you mean?
Midshipman Blakeney
Old Joe told me that when you die, they stitch you up in your hammock with the last stitch through your nose, just to make sure you're not asleep. Not through the nose, you'll tell them?
Midshipman Calamy
(nods)
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