`` yes , miss , but when you consider the alternative-a cold and quiet room for the rest of your days , with no joy , no good company , nothing ... and unlike the old , retired sea captain of yore , not even the comfort of sitting with spyglass and looking out over the harbor to gaze upon the shipping therein ... '' `` yes , i suppose , still ... '' `` ... and the man is quite a skilled musician , as you will very shortly see .