human
What uniform is yours, sir? he asked.
gpt
I do not know it. And you seem to have been in the water. Are you one of his Majesty's naval officers?
human
I am, St. Georges replied, recognising at once the danger he was in.
gpt
And the uniform is that of a transport officer.
human
A transport officer! the other exclaimed, turning round suddenly at the words--
gpt
I have, at any rate,
human
You can then give us some information, the first said.
gpt
How many others are there who have also escaped?
human
Very few, I imagine. I myself did so only by swimming ashore. And even then the transport was blown up ere I had quitted it very long.
gpt
And, asked the second,
human
A great number, I should suppose.
gpt
God help me!
human
Louis will do no more. This is our last chance, Melfort.