human
I am Joanna! quoth she, her red lips curving to the smile I ever found so hateful.
gpt
Oh, Madre de Dios, where now are your tongues? And never a smile among ye! Is there a man here that will not obey Joanna--no? Joanna that could kill any of ye single-handed as she killed Cestiforo! At this was an uneasy stir and muttering among them, and Belvedere's sleepy eyes widened suddenly.
human
Apes! cried she, beslavering them with all manner of abuse, French, Spanish and English.
gpt
Monkeys, cease your chattering and list to Joanna. And mark--my prisoners go aboard this very hour, yes. And to-day we sail for Nombre de Dios. Being before the town we send in a boat under flag of truce to say we hold captive their governor, Don Federigo de Cosalva y Maldonada, demanding for him a sufficient ransom. The money paid, then will we fire a broadside into the city and the folk shall see their proud Governor swung aloft to dangle and kick at our mainyard; so do we achieve vengeance and money both--
human
Hey, lads, for Cap'n Jo! 'Tis she hath the wise head, mates! Money and vengeance, says Jo! Shout, lads, for Fighting Jo--shout!
gpt
And what o' your big rogue, Jo?
human
He? said Joanna, curling her lip at me.
gpt
Oh, la-la, he shall be our slave--'til he weary me. So--bring them along!