human
An invitation to show ours, said Mr. Mathew.
gpt
Well, let us show them; there is nothing to be ashamed of.
human
What's the good? replied James Playfair.
gpt
Our flag will hardly protect us, and it will not hinder those people from paying us a visit. No; let us go ahead.
human
And go quickly, replied Mr. Mathew,
gpt
And is she fast?
human
One of the fastest vessels of the Federal marine.
gpt
What guns does she carry?
human
Eight.
gpt
Pooh!
human
Oh, don't shrug your shoulders, Captain, said Mr. Mathew, in a serious tone;
gpt
Upon my soul! exclaimed James Playfair,
human
Yes, and farther than that, Captain.
gpt
Ah, well! Mr. Mathew, let their guns be sixty or only four-pounders, and let them carry three miles or five hundred yards, it is all the same if we can go fast enough to avoid their shot. We will show this _Iroquois_ how a ship can go when she is built on purpose to go. Have the fires drawn forward, Mr. Mathew.