[Bush nods his acknowledgement to both of those cues; discipline is the lifeblood of these expeditions, he's wont to think, and lack of discipline should be punished. As a sea captain, it's something of his occupation to think so.]

No doubt you'll get to the bottom of it. While we've got a peaceable hour, though, you can tell me about the ice bears. I am so powerfully curious, I believe there is one in the city even just now.