Why does Captain Davies ask Mr. Slater for rum?

Its a real question or its a joke?

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(202 bc - 220 ad) dynasty started by lui bang; a great and long-lasting rule, it discarded the harsh policies of the qin dynasty and adopted confucian principles; han rulers chose officials who passed the civil service exams rather than birth; it was a time of prosperity

i think they came to washington to protest