That doesn't sound half-bad.

[ Jack was only ever in the Navy as a quick escape and a free ride elsewhere, there were no exotic and interesting locales for him. Ferrying supplies for the war with Spain, mostly, would have been unbearably boring without the card scams on the side. No clear turquoise or palm trees until he got them all besieged by pirates on purpose. ]

Good. That was a warning, that my aid only extends as far as your quota. [ And whiskey. ] And you'd be wise not to let him know about that, or you'll be out on the streets.