human
Well, I am glad, Paddy, to find you safe aboard. We fully believed that the brig was lost in the hurricane, and never expected to set eyes on you again.
gpt
Why, Nettleship, I said,
human
I thought you would have been made long before this.
gpt
It's my ill-luck that I'm not, Paddy, he answered.
human
I thought so too. I got highly complimented for bringing the prize into Port Royal, and I was then told to rejoin my ship as soon as possible; while the _Soleil_ was commissioned, and a commander and two lieutenants, who had just come out from England with strong recommendations from the Admiralty, were appointed to her.
gpt
Well, cheer up, old fellow; we are very glad to have you still with us,