human
I told you, boys, while he was making mischief between you and the Captain, that he was nobody. Now I hope you'll believe me.
gpt
He's a mean chap, muttered another;
human
And me,
gpt
chimed in several voices.
human
If the Captain gave him his deserts, he would pitch him overboard.
gpt
That's what we'll do, my hearties, and send him to look after my tea-pot, if he gives us any more of his jaw, cried Boreas, as Lootie slunk away to take refuge in his boat.
human
When you listen to such a fellow as that, you should be sure that he is your friend. He tries to make bad blood between us, to serve his own ends, and rob you of your little property. Now, mark me, lads; I'll have no more of this gambling carried on in the ship, and I'll make a public example of the first man that dares to disobey my orders.
gpt
Hurrah, Captain! cried Stephen.
human
It's a pity you did not come to that determination a fortnight ago; it would have saved several here from ruin.
gpt
Hold your tongue, Stephen Corrie. It's not for you to brag, cried the Glasgow lad.
human
You may well be more virtuous than the rest of us, when you have nothing to lose.
gpt
True for you, my boy! returned Stephen, laughing,
human
I only follow the way of the world; and preach morality when I'm beyond the reach of temptation.