all the others were unbeneficed clergymen: two had been ushers in schools for young gentlemen, and thought any other life preferable to that, even on shipboard;
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In "The Ionian Mission," Patrick O'Brian presents a portrayal of clergymen who find themselves without positions or benefits. Among these men, two have served as school ushers, a role they regard as undesirable. Their dissatisfaction with their current situation leads them to consider even more challenging alternatives, such as life aboard a ship. This highlights their yearning for a change and a sense of adventure far removed from their existing circumstances.
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