human
Steady, my lads, steady! Ease off, said Joe,
gpt
Is it possible they may come in pursuit?
human
Nay, sir, I don't think it's likely. If it was us aboard those schooners we should think that we--meaning us--there, sir--you know what I mean--we should think t'other side was making for the sea. Well, that's what they think, and now, sir, if they'll only show their lights for the rest of the night, why, so much the better for we.
gpt
I don't see why, Joe,
human
Well, I'll tell you, my lad, whispered Joe.--
gpt
Steady there--steady! I am going to lower down the grapnel, for I dursen't run in among the trees. They'd crackle too much if we tried to moor to a branch, and we don't want to capsize. Harry Briggs, look alive, and drop the flukes overboard; make fast, and let us swing.