human
I fear the knaves will have the best of it, sir, exclaimed Bowse, incautiously, forgetting the effect his observation might have upon Ada.
gpt
But, never fear, sir, we'll fight it out as long as we've hands to move. I'm sure Captain Vassilato and Mr Raby will, and I'll answer for Pietro and myself.
human
Thanks--thanks--my friends; I fear it must come to that, said Fleetwood.
gpt
Raby, have you got the muskets ready? We will give them a few shot, to show that we do not intend to yield, and at the same time the report may be heard by our friends.
human
Yes, sir; there are three muskets here, replied the midshipman.
gpt
I suppose they are loaded.
human
Oh, never fear; Captain Vassilato and I examined them after we got down to the boat, and we loaded them on board the mistico, said Bowse.
gpt
Take a steady aim when you fire, sir. If you can but hit one or two of the men at the oars, it will throw them into great confusion.
human
Shall I fire, sir?
gpt
No, wait till they get nearer; we must not throw a shot away,