( Well. Well, then. At least, should the inevitable murder take place, no part and particle of it can be unlawfully attributed to Mr. Briggs.

He is willing to see to it that his reputation stays unblemished by this... suicidal provocation. God damn this man. )

Not every poison is fast-acting. ( Although he responded to it quite easily and expediently, himself. ) Remove yourself from the kitchens. After you've thrown away that swill. We don't need the start of a pandemic on this vessel.

( Bad enough he suspects they are duelling lice — and that it is a losing battle. )