Without discipline it could never have been done.
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THE LOYALTY OF JACK TARS.
Sir Christopher Myngs was one of the tough sea-dogs of the British
Navy in the old days.
He was killed in action at sea in 1666. He had been wounded by a bullet in the throat, but he held the wound together with his fingers and went on fighting till a second shot struck him, and he shortly afterwards died of his wounds. He was a splendid leader, brave and strict, and beloved by his men.
His body was brought ashore to be buried in London, and at the funeral a party of sailors came up to the carriage in which Sir W. Coventry sat, and the leader of them, with tears in his eyes, asked him to beg of the King to give them an old ship which they might use as a fire-ship, and with which they might sail into the middle of the enemy's fleet and set fire to it.
They would, of course, all lose their lives in doing this, but they did not mind so long as they could avenge the death of their beloved leader.
It was a fine spirit of loyalty to their chief which led these simple seamen to do this, and their loyalty—not the spirit of revenge—is an example to all to be loyal to their chief in whatever line they may be. Don't look out for faults in him; note his good points, and stick to him through thick and thin, for the good of what you and he are doing together whether it is defending your Country or running a big business.
USEFULNESS
Law 3. A SCOUT'S DUTY IS TO BE USEFUL AND TO HELP OTHERS.