Bligh ordered Purcell back to the ship and, when the carpenter stood his ground, Bligh withheld his rations, which "immediately brought him to his senses", according to Bligh.
Bligh ordenou que Purcell volvese ao navío e cando o carpinteiro mantivo a súa posición, Bligh retiroulle as súas racións, algo que o volveu razoable inmediatamente» segundo o relato de Bligh.