Northampton (CLC 1) - Naval Cruise Book

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It was not until the middle of the afternoon that all landlubbers had been initiated intothe Mysteries of the Royal and Ancient Order of the Deep. So far as could be ascertained, not a single pollywog remained at large on the ship. All had been transformed in the space of a single day into salty, swaggering Shell- backs.

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After the inspection, the Cap- tain and Royal Party moved aft on the starboard side to the throne and ceremonial stations. Without fur- ther ado, the Court was opened. Then came the offenders, that great army of lowly slimy polly wogs Studying each case care fully and reviewing the subpoenas the relentless wheels of justice ground on The'Court upholding its proud boast that it had never lost a case. Justice was meted out swiftly, for there were many cases on the docket that day.

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That night we all sat downto a special dinnerin honor of His Royal Highness. King Neptune could proudly look out over his realm, now some llOO names stronger. His maiesty was well pleased with the day's work. After the meal was over NEP- TUNUS REX, RULER OF THE RAG- ING MAIN, bade all hands faree welland disappeared into the briny deep.