Since the Georgian code of justice at the time prescribed a harsh jail sentence or death for what we would consider quite trivial offences, the option of going to sea and a pension at the end was more attractive than it at first might seem.
Ukusukela ukuba ikhowudi kaJoji yavelisa isigwebo sentilongo siqatha okanye ukubulawa xa uthe wona kakhulu, ukukhetha ukuya elwandle uze ufumane indodla xa uthatha umhlala-pahntsi kwakunika umdla kakhulu ekuqaleni kunangaphambili.