A SAILOR being about to set out for India, a citizen asked him:
"Where did your father die?"
"In shipwreck."
"And where did your grandfather die?"
"As he was fishing, a storm arose, and the bark foundering, all on board
perished."
"And your great-grandfather?"
"He also perished on board a ship which struck on a rock."
"Then," said the citizen, "if I were you, _I would never go to sea_."
"And pray, Mr. Philosopher," observed the seaman, "where did your father
die?"
"In his bed."
"And your grandfather?"
"In his bed."
"And your great-grandfather?"
"He and all my ancestors died quietly in their beds."
"Then, if I were you, _I would never go to bed_."