human
Now then, sir, I want your bo'sun. But look here, can he parley English?
gpt
No, said the Count,
human
I don't know as I want to hear anything, sir, growled the skipper.
gpt
I want to see for myself, and after that mebbe I shall want to give a few orders, which I will ask you to have carried out.
human
Yes; everything you wish shall be done directly.
gpt
Umph! grunted the skipper, looking round.
human
Pump rigged, and two men trying to keep the water under. Ought to be four.
gpt
Yes, of course,
human
Hold hard, he said.
gpt
They'll do for a bit. Now then, I want to go below and sound the well.