The sailor was not very good at it, and uttered a loud "F***, missed!" each time he missed.

The priest tolerated him for a few minutes and couldn't take it any more.

"Do not swear thus, my friend, or God will punish you".

It didn't make a difference, the sailor continued unabated.

One after another, the sailor played badly, and followed up with "F***, missed!!".

Again, the priest said "Do not utter such profanities, or God will show you a sign".

It didn't help, and the next stroke missed was followed by a loud "F***, missed!!".

A bolt of lightning dropped out of the clouds and struck the priest dead.

A voice was heard in the clouds "F***, missed!!!".