On the other hand there is this to be said for it, that it is seldom found, like drunkenness, to develop into a habit.

But occasional acts of drunkenness, if the seaman in other respects performs his duty, will not deprive him of his wages.

Drunkenness is not heresy, Clement, that a whole sermon should be preached against it.

Drunkenness, riot and brawling were the order, there, every night and nearly all night long.