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What can you offer a lass in terms of prospects?

Titles, money... and everyone she doesn't like, dead. XD

Do you consider yourself handsome/beautiful?

It's obvious that you do, captain... For myself; no.

Do you think it conceited of those that do?

Uh.. yes, sir? *looks thoughtful* Jus'.. I dunno what conceited even means.

Have you ever been chased by dogs?

No.

Do you like biting people?

Goodness, no.

Why would you want to bite someone?

Well, if they was holdin' me pris'ner or summat - y'know, if it was Frog or summat like that, I'd want to get away, wouldn't I?

Would you ever kick someone... down there... um, 'tween the legs?

(Rifleman Waidmann)

Certainly.

Why not?

*coughs delicately* Because a lady was present, and such behaviour might be seen as boarish.


What do you value most in a woman -- beauty, connections, or money?

I would think it's 'er heart that is to value. 'er loyalty, trueness. If I'm to choose from t' three I would say beauty.. but t' one from inside. *shrugs* But.. is no other sort of women that'd think to meet me, anyway.

What is your opinion about the common soldier?

Dirty, crude, annoying lot of men, to be honest. And hopeless and hapless lubbers, too. Although I do suppose they're similar in some ways to a tar.

What do you think of sailors?

Sailors are as nimble as monkeys, strong as oxen, and sing a lot. Although their language does seem to be a bit..... colourful.


Do you think women are more of a hindrance during war..... or an aid?

That depends on the woman, I think.

Have you ever been to Almack's?

I am afraid I have not. My uncle considered the Lady Patronesses as.... as 'a bunch of old pea-hens'. His words, not mine. And I am afraid I would not be considered elegant enough for their society.


Do you believe in astrology, the idea that stars can determine your fate?

No, most certainly not - and neither should you, my dear. It is we who determine our own fate, except in those rare moments when the Hand of Providence does, occassionally, intervene.

Do you believe that those who despise Society are, in fact, truthfully in envy of it?

*snorts* No, I don't. I've known a fair few who, while not outright despise Society in its entirety, certainly dislike it. And I'm fair certain they've not a whit of envy for it.

What do you think of women passing off as men? To sail in the Navy, or for any reason at all?

Girls have no place in the Navy! They'd only cause trouble and arguments n' bad luck! T' army 'as hem lots, but as women.. not goin' off pretendin' to be men. It'd be sort o' ..weird!

Why, are you hiding a lass as one of your crew?

*pointed look* Highly doubtful, as a 'lass' would be easy to spot, being sure to make regular acquaintance with soap and water..... something of which *sniffs* I'm sure your crew has not.


Why is it that the presence of a woman would cause 'trouble and arguments'?

Our crew finds the soap and cleaningness by far of greater importance than the people on land do, miss! And you might find that we have not all died of disease which... *grumbles and bites his tongue* ..It is the nature of a lass.. to stir trouble amongst men. Have you not heard of duels? They are fought not for a man's pleasure, I assure you.

Why would one even consider needing a lass doing a man's job?

I don't know. I can do very well without Scotsmen in my troop.

Why would you say there are a lot of women in the army?

Well I've heard you take some of them with you on campaign or what you call it. Then there's all those lasses you find in the towns n' villages or just on the way. It's much easier for them to follow on foot, than swim after a ship! Just heard there's plenty, and maybe saw a few. *shrugs*

Do you mistrust Scotsmen?

I mistrust everyone.

If you ever murdered someone, how would you do it?

If I were to go against all morality, against law and against common decency -- and even against my own nature -- and contemplate such a horror, I know of several plants and herbs that could do the deed.


Why do you suppose some people are fascinated with death?

It is an inevitability of human life.

Was your childhood happy?

Yes, very much so.


Do you prefer the sunrise or the sunset?