human
I didn't come here to listen to your foolery, said Nugent;
gpt
I came to tell you to punish that boy of yours.
human
And I sha'n't do it, replied the other.
gpt
I have got something better to do than interfere in children's quarrels. I haven't got your spare time, you know.
human
I also came to warn you, he said, furiously,
gpt
Aye, aye, said Hardy, with careless contempt;
human
I'll tell him to keep out of your way. But I should advise you to wait until I have sailed.
gpt
What do you mean?
human
What I say, retorted Captain Hardy.
gpt
I don't want to indulge Sunwich with the spectacle of two middle-aged ship-masters at fisticuffs, but that's what'll happen if you touch my boy. It would probably please the spectators more than it would us.
human
I'll cane him the first time I lay hands on him,