Captain Horatio Hornblower

Capt. Horatio Hornblower, R.N: You know why I'm having Hummill flogged, Mr. Gerard?

2nd Lt. Gerard: I reported him for fighting, sir.

Capt. Horatio Hornblower, R.N: I am not having him flogged for fighting, Mr. Gerard. I'm having him flogged because you said in front of the men that you'd flog him. This is a ship of war - as it's captain, I must uphold my lieutenants' authority.

2nd Lt. Gerard: I understand, sir.

Capt. Horatio Hornblower, R.N: Flogging only makes a bad man worse, Mr. Gerard... but it can break a good man's spirit. Is Hummill a bad man?

2nd Lt. Gerard: Aside from his temper, sir, he's a good sailor.

Capt. Horatio Hornblower, R.N: A good sailor, ill-fed and thirsty. Watch the cat as it cuts his back to pieces, Mr. Gerard... and in the future, perhaps you'll think twice before you threaten anyone with a flogging.