He persuaded his sailors to eat the unpopular sauerkraut by setting an example when him and his officers all eating it. He also did not allow them any other option, there was not much for choices on ship and so the men had to eat it. but they greatly appreciated seeing their captain eat the sauerkraut.
I believe the answer to this is the thesis.
The answer is D, "I shall let him have as a present this lovely gisarme..."
