to quarrel with one’s lot

You're a brimstone idiot.

What wilt thou on thy death-bed play the Ruffian?

Lao Lao's ship was the furthest south for this reason. Although the Aussies had probably spotted all seven ships by now. […] The kangaroo fuckers have spotted us, and a destroyer is barrelling down. I won't condemn any of you to a watery grave. You know where the lifeboats are if you want to go overboard.