[Varley]

A mere Dogsbody of the order? Had that been a K or, at a pinch, an O I would have had no hesitation in offering you a place at my table (which, as you know, often hosts gentry). But as a shipmate I would, of course, always offer a bed (not usually mine unless you are much prettier than I suspect) as long as you don't mind taking your meals in servants' hall.

You shouldn't worry about taking up my nephew's berth. I wouldn't put you in the stables*.

Trust the drydocking went well and none of the nurses pulled rank as Dame of the Boilng Enema, or if they did they didn't qualify on you anyway.

(Sorry that is being sexist. The order of the Boiling Enema must now include Nights too).

*However familiar you are with such accommodations.