Frederick Marryat

Frederick Marryat was a British novelist and naval officer known for his adventure novels and contributions to the genre of sea literature.

"Young ladies ... Who fall in love, never consider whether there is sufficient 'to make the pot boil' - probably because young ladies in love lose their appetites, and, not feeling inclined to eat at that time, they imagine that love will always supply the want of food."

Frederick Marryat