human
Rather a strong crew, skipper,
gpt
Yes, sir; picked men,
human
And there's a look about them of the able seaman, R.N.
gpt
Perhaps so, sir,
human
Well-found schooner, skipper, and carries a press of sail.
gpt
Yes, sir. Very smart craft,
human
Long gun amidships and a couple of small brass guns forward, continued the lieutenant, who seemed to miss nothing.
gpt
Very roomy hold below, I should say.
human
Yes, sir. Built for a Mediterranean orange boat.
gpt
And no cargo, I think you said.
human
No, sir; only scientific traps, as Dr Robson here calls them.
gpt
Yes,
human
I am not talking to you, sir, said the lieutenant haughtily.
gpt
Your turn will come.
human
Stop, sir!
gpt
What insolence, uncle!
human
What's that?
gpt
I said what insolence, sir. My uncle is a gentleman.
human
And it seems that his nephew is not. Be silent, boy, and recollect in whose presence you stand. I am a King's officer.--Now, Mr--what is your name? Robson? Have the goodness to tell me how it is that, with a light, fast-sailing schooner, well-armed, and with a crew evidently fighting men, you are found here in the neighbourhood of one of the notorious slave-supplying rivers? You may just as well speak the truth, for in all probability your schooner will be a prize to his Majesty's sloop of war _Diadem_.
gpt
I beg your pardon, said the doctor quietly.
human
Suspicious appearances can always be found by those who seek for them. If you will have the goodness to step below with the captain you can examine the papers and the scientific fittings of portions of the hold which were prepared under my instructions when I started upon the voyage. I don't think, sir, you will find any accommodation has been made for the reception of a black living cargo of those poor unfortunate objects of humanity in whom a certain vile nefarious traffic is carried on. Captain Chubb, pray take this gentleman below and show him everything he desires.
gpt
Oh, said the lieutenant sharply,
human
Dr Robson, at your service,