George was a pirate, but he wasn’t a very good pirate.
He was always trying to get out of work.
He’d say things like “I think I’ll take a personal day today.” or “It’s a holiday for my people.”
Or he’d claim to be sick, and hand the captain a note from his doctor.
The same doctor who said that George shouldn’t lift anything heavy or stay out in the sun too long.
“Why exactly are you a pirate, George?” asked the captain.
“For adventure!” said George, laying in his bunk.
The captain introduced George to the adventure of keel-hauling.