pirates of Penzance

surrender only when charged by the police to yield in the name of their beloved Queen Victoria. [Br. Opera: Gilbert and Sullivan The Pirates of Penzance]

See: Loyalty

pirates of Penzance

never attacked weaker parties; always freed orphans. [Br. Opera: The Pirates of Penzance]

See: Noblemindedness

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Cowardice
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Loyalty
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