“Have it which way you like,” Jack replied. And having fairly committed himself to this open and manly course, he felt his bosom swell with honest pride and satisfaction. “Now, whatever happens,” thought he, “I’ve done what is right; I’ll be true, I’ll be my better self, I won’t lie or skulk, for anybody or anything!” Or if he did not think this, he felt it, and it made him brave and strong.