human
And you say, colonel, said the captain,
gpt
He is--or was once--a rejected admirer of Mrs. Selfridge. That is all I know of him--except that he has hinted at revenge. My wife is certain of what she saw, and I think the man should be confined.
human
Why, captain, said the woman, vehemently, as she hugged her child,
gpt
I beg you will give yourself no uneasiness, madam, said the captain, gravely.
human
I have already learned something of his antecedents--that he is a disgraced and broken-down naval officer; but, as he has sailed three voyages with us, I had credited his willingness to work before-the-mast to his craving for liquor, which he could not satisfy without money. However--as you think--he may be following you. Was he able to learn of your movements--that you were to take passage in this ship?
gpt
Why not? exclaimed the husband;
human
Yes, yes, she said, eagerly;
gpt
I have heard him spoken of, several times.
human
Then it is clear, said the captain.
gpt
If you will agree, madam, to testify against him in the English courts, I will immediately put him in irons for attempted murder.
human
Oh, do, captain, she exclaimed.
gpt
I cannot feel safe while he is at liberty. Of course I will testify.
human
Whatever you do, captain, said the husband, savagely,
gpt
I will see that he is attended to, colonel,