That the Vessel and Officers and Crew thereof have been inspected and passed on by Ourself and Our Royal Staff.
And be it known: By all ye Sailors, Marines, Landlubbers and others who may be honored by his Presence that
JOHN DOE
having been found worthy to be numbered as one of OUR TRUSTY SHELLBACKS, has been gathered to our fold and duly initiated into the
SOLEMN MYSTERIES OF THE ANCIENT ORDER OF THE DEEP.
Be it further understood: That by virtue of the power invested in me I do hereby command all my subjects to show due honor and respect to him whenever he may enter Our Realm.
DISOBEY THIS ORDER UNDER PENALTY OF OUR ROYAL DISPLEASURE.
Given under our hand and seal this sixth day of January, 1908.
Neptunus Rex.
Davy Jones,
His Majesty's Scribe.
[Seal of the Louisiana.]