Robert Louis StevensonFifteen men on the Dead Man's Chest Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum! Drink and the devil had done for the rest Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum!
About This Quote
In this quote, 15 pirates are drinking on a boat with a dead man's chest as their drink. This is a traditional pirate drinking song. The lyrics of the song say that if you drink and then die, then you will be judged by God and then sent to hell. However, it also says that if you drink and survive then there is more chance for you to go to heaven.
Source: Treasure Island
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